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Medicaid Recipients Can Prep Now For January Changes

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Maria Young
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Medicaid provides free or low-cost health insurance for low income individuals. 

Beginning in the new year, most Medicaid recipients between the ages of 19 and 64 will be required to complete 80 hours per month of work, education or volunteer activities or be earning at least $580 per month.  

The state Department of Human Services says the time to prepare for those changes is now. 

Medicaid members are encouraged to: 

  • Keep information up to date. Review and update contact, household, and eligibility information with DoHS. 
  • Report changes in employment, income, or household circumstances through WV PATH. 
  • Complete required reviews. Complete Medicaid eligibility reviews and provide requested information by the stated deadlines. 
  • Learn about the new requirements. Visit wvmedicaidhelp.org to learn more about qualifying activities, exemptions, reporting requirements and important timelines. 

DoHS recommends recipients first fully understand the new requirements, complete reviews and provide new information ahead of the Jan. 1 implementation. 

For assistance by phone, call the DoHS Customer Service Reporting Center at 1-877-716-1212. 

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