6 Month Renewals

Beginning January 1, 2027, some Medicaid members will need to renew their coverage every 6 months instead of once a year. This change comes from a new federal law and applies only to certain adults. 

The new rule affects people who are ages 19–64 and get Medicaid through the Medicaid expansion program (sometimes called “expansion adults”). 

The expansion program, or “expansion adults”, typically refers to adults between ages 19-64 who are not pregnant, are not a parent/caretaker of a minor child, and do not have Medicare.

If this new federal law will affect your Medicaid, the State will let you know before it goes into effect.  You will get a notice from the State of Rhode Island in your HealthyRhode account. If you’ve signed up to receive paper notices, you will also get a copy sent to you in the mail. 

The notice will have instructions on how to renew your Medicaid coverage. It will also have information about how to file an appeal if you disagree with any decision the State makes about your Medicaid coverage.