Nevada Health Link has announced that it will be extending its special enrollment period through the end of November. This decision was made in response to the Medicaid eligibility redetermination process that began in April 2023 and will be available to those who no longer qualify for Medicaid or CHIP. Eligible individuals can enroll if they lost their Medicaid 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. Executive Director of Nevada Health Link, Russell Cook, 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.