It’s almost time to renew your Medi-Cal coverage.
In March 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) temporarily waived certain Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) requirements and conditions in response to COVID-19. The easing of these rules helped people —in all 50 states—keep their health coverage during the pandemic. However, a new law ends Medicaid continuous coverage on March 31, 2023 and requires states to restart eligibility renewals beginning April 1, 2023.
What do you need to do?
- Update your contact information – Make sure we have your current name, mailing address, phone number, email address, or other contact information. This way, we can contact you about your Medi-Cal. To update your information call us at 415-448-1500 or email insurancehelp@marinclinic.org to get connected with an Enrollment Counselor. You can also contact the County of Marin offices at 877-410-8817 or by visiting 120 N. Redwood Drive Suite 3, San Rafael, CA 94903.
. - Complete your renewal form (if you get one) – If you received a renewal form in the mail, you may submit your information by mail, phone, in person, or online to help avoid a gap in your Medi-Cal coverage. For assistance, contact Marin Community Clinics by calling us at 415-448-1500 or by email at insurancehelp@marinclinic.org. You can also contact the County of Marin offices at 877-410-8817 or by visiting 120 North Redwood Drive Suite 3, San Rafael, CA 94903.
Common questions and answers
Do I need to complete a Medi-Cal renewal?
You may soon need to take steps to find out if you still qualify for Medi-Cal. Counties will mail you a letter about your Medi-Cal eligibility. You may need to complete a renewal form. Make sure your current contact information is updated with your local county office, if it has changed in the last 3 years.
The local county office will only ask you for more information if they need it to renew your Medi-Cal. If you receive a renewal packet or a letter asking for more information, you may submit the information by mail, phone, in person, or online. You can also update your information by contacting Marin Community Clinics and getting connected with a Certified Enrollment Counselors by calling us at 415-448-1500 or by email at insurancehelp@marinclinic.org. You can also contact the County of Marin offices at 877-410-8817 or by visiting 120 North Redwood Drive Suite 3, San Rafael, CA 94903.
When do I need to fill out and return my Medi-Cal renewal packet?
You will get a letter in the mail. The letter will tell you if your Medi-Cal coverage was renewed automatically or if your county needs more information to renew your Medi-Cal. If you receive a renewal packet or a letter asking for more information, you may submit the information by mail, phone, in person, or online. Counties will mail you a letter about your Medi-Cal eligibility. You may need to complete a renewal form. The letter from your county should arrive around the same time as when you have received similar letters in past years. For example, if your Medi-Cal renewal was due in April in past years, you should watch for a letter from your county in the two months before April.
What can I do to prepare for my Medi-Cal renewal?
If you moved recently (in the last 3 years), or if any of your contact information, like your phone number or email address, has changed, report your changes to your local county office to make sure you get important information about your Medi-Cal coverage. If you got a new job or your income has changed, be prepared to provide verifications. Check your mail – Counties will mail you a letter about your Medi-Cal eligibility. You may need to complete a renewal form. If you’re sent a renewal form, submit your information by mail, phone, in-person, or online, so you don’t lose your coverage. You can also update your information by contacting Marin Community Clinics and getting connected with a Certified Enrollment Counselors by calling us at 415-448-1500 or by email at insurancehelp@marinclinic.org. You can also contact the County of Marin offices at 877-410-8817 or by visiting 120 North Redwood Drive Suite 3, San Rafael, CA 94903.
What if I am no longer eligible for Medi-Cal?
If you no longer qualify for Medi-Cal, you may be able to get health coverage through Covered California or CMSP. Losing Medi-Cal allows you to enroll in a Covered California plan outside of the open enrollment period. The local county office will send you information about how to sign up. If you have further questions, call Marin Community Clinics to get connected with a Certified Enrollment Counselor by calling us at 415-448-1500 or by email at insurancehelp@marinclinic.org.
