MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Help for Those Losing Medicaid or CHIP Benefits
Florida Blue·FL·Government Programs
Effective date
Mar 31, 2023
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Florida Blue is alerting medical practices that thousands of patients will lose Medicaid/CHIP coverage as eligibility verification resumes after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended. Practices need to help affected patients transition to ACA marketplace plans during the special enrollment period running through July 31, 2024.
Action Required
Before July 31, 2024: Front desk staff must identify patients losing Medicaid/CHIP coverage and inform them about the special enrollment period for ACA marketplace plans. Print and distribute the Get Covered Florida flyers (English, Spanish, Creole) to affected patients. Verify patient insurance eligibility more frequently and confirm provider network participation when patients enroll in new ACA plans to avoid claim denials.