How to Cancel Medicaid

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You may qualify for Medicaid because your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is below the government threshold, or for another reason such as age (over 65) or disability. [1] X Research source Depending on where you live, you also may be in an HMO through Medicaid Managed Care. The process for canceling Medicaid is different for each of these 3 types. Although Medicaid is administered by individual states, the process for cancellation of your coverage is roughly the same throughout the US.

How to Terminate MAGI Medicaid Coverage

Reach out to your state's healthcare department, or head to your state's marketplace website if you'd like to do an online cancellation. Wait for a letter to come in the mail to confirm that your Medicaid is cancelled.

Method 1 of 3:

Canceling MAGI Medicaid Coverage

Step 1 Contact your state

Step 2 Visit your state

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Step 3 Select the correct date for your coverage to end.

Step 4 Confirm cancellation of your coverage.

Confirm cancellation of your coverage. You will receive a written notification in the mail to inform you that your Medicaid has been cancelled. It will include information on the last effective date of your coverage, and any other steps you need to take.

Step 5 Report changed life circumstances if you no longer qualify for Medicaid.

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Canceling Classic Medicaid Coverage

Step 1 Determine why you qualified for Medicaid coverage.

Step 2 Call or visit your state

Step 3 Use your marketplace account to cancel online.

Step 4 Check your mail for written notification of your cancellation.

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Canceling Medicaid Managed Care

Step 1 Check the date you were assigned to the HMO.

Step 2 Call your state

Step 3 Fill out your disenrollment form.

Step 4 Submit your form as soon as possible.

Step 5 File an appeal if your request is denied.

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  1. ↑https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/eligibility/index.html
  2. ↑https://www.healthcare.gov/how-to-cancel-a-marketplace-plan/
  3. ↑https://medicaid.utah.gov/Documents/pdfs/Application2017.pdf
  4. ↑https://dhcf.dc.gov/service/what-medicaid
  5. ↑https://www.healthcare.gov/how-to-cancel-a-marketplace-plan/
  6. ↑https://mobilizationforjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/facts/Medicarecaid-GetOutManagedCare.pdf
  7. ↑https://mobilizationforjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/facts/Medicarecaid-GetOutManagedCare.pdf
  8. ↑https://mobilizationforjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/facts/Medicarecaid-GetOutManagedCare.pdf
  9. ↑https://mobilizationforjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/facts/Medicarecaid-GetOutManagedCare.pdf

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Written by: Doctor of Law, Indiana University

This article was written by Jennifer Mueller, JD. Jennifer Mueller is an in-house legal expert at wikiHow. Jennifer reviews, fact-checks, and evaluates wikiHow's legal content to ensure thoroughness and accuracy. She received her JD from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2006. This article has been viewed 255,820 times.

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To cancel classic Medicaid coverage, you can call or visit your state’s Medicaid office so a trained staff member can ensure your coverage is cancelled correctly. If you’ve set up an account on your state’s health care marketplace website, you might also be able to cancel your coverage online. Just log into your account and click the link that says “Report changes” or “Edit your coverage.” To cancel modified adjusted gross income Medicaid, contact your state’s health care department. You might also be able to cancel it online through your state’s marketplace website. No matter the type of Medicaid you’re canceling, make sure you select the correct date for your coverage to end. You should also receive a written notification of your cancellation in the mail afterwards. For information on how to cancel Medicaid managed care, scroll down!

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