Here is everything you need to know about the Medicaid renewal process.
Questions? We’re here to help. Just call Meridian Member Services at 866-606-3700 (TTY: 711).
Medicaid renewal is the process of applying for Medicaid benefits to make sure you still qualify for the program. It is for current Medicaid recipients only. While Medicaid renewals continue to take place every 12 months (once a year), upcoming changes will affect how often some people who have Medicaid benefits will need to apply to renew their coverage.
Everybody’s renewal date is different. The Illinois Department of Health and Family Services (HFS) will tell you when you need to reapply. It is important to keep your contact information up to date, so you don’t miss your renewal date.
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How to renew your coverage:
Log in to HFS Manage My Case
Verify your address
Find your due date
Watch your mail
Complete your renewal
These links will take you to websites run by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS).
We’re here to guide you through the renewal process.
Use this interactive tool to learn what to do next.
Renew to keep all of your benefits.
Renewing your Medicaid coverage means you won’t have any interruption in your benefits. If you still qualify for Medicaid, you will keep all of the benefits you have with your plan:
No-cost medical, dental, vision, and mental health care
No-cost prescriptions from local pharmacies
Free rides to the doctor or pharmacy
Extra support for new moms
One-on-one care coordination
Special programs to help you manage a chronic condition
Prepaid debit cards for getting certain care services
Connections to resources in your community
Questions about what your Meridian Medicaid Plan covers? Call us at 866-606-3700 (TTY: 711).
What happens next
After you submit your renewal form, the state’s Medicaid office at HFS will let you know if you’re still eligible for Medicaid. If you are, you don’t have to do anything else—you’re covered!
If you are no longer eligible for Medicaid, don’t worry. You may be able to connect to coverage at work or through the official Affordable Care Act Marketplace for Illinois, GetCoveredIllinois.gov.
Questions? Contact us.
Call us with your Medicaid renewal questions.
Meridian Member Services
866-606-3700 (TTY: 711)
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
