Nevada Health Link is extending its special enrollment period until the end of November in response to the Medicaid eligibility redetermination process that began in April 2023. This decision allows those who no longer qualify for Medicaid or CHIP to enroll if they lost their benefits more than 60 days ago.
Since the Medicaid redetermination process started, only about 4% of Nevadans who were deemed ineligible for Medicaid benefits have enrolled in a plan through Nevada Health Link. Russell Cook, Executive Director of Nevada Health Link, noted that one challenge faced by individuals who lost Medicaid is their lack of a current mailing address on file with Medicaid, leading them to be unaware that their coverage has ended.
Nevadans who have lost Medicaid coverage are encouraged to reach out to Nevada Health Link for enrollment support. They can visit the website or call 1800-547-2927 for assistance. The extension of the special enrollment period offers individuals another opportunity to obtain health coverage through Nevada Health Link.
The redetermination process was put in place by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of efforts to ensure that people receive the healthcare they need and are eligible for. However, some Nevadans may not be aware of their eligibility or may not have access to information about how to apply for coverage through Nevada Health Link.
To address this issue, Russell Cook and his team at Nevada Health Link are working closely with community partners and healthcare providers to raise awareness about the special enrollment period and encourage individuals who have lost coverage to apply for health insurance through their program.
“We want to make sure that everyone has access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare,” said Cook. “By extending the special enrollment period, we’re giving people another chance to get covered and stay healthy.”
