Renew your coverage

MassHealth members must renew their coverage each year to keep their health insurance. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, the federal government will require some Medicaid members to renew their coverage every six months instead of every 12 months. If the six-month renewal cycle applies to you, MassHealth will notify you.

 

What you should do

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Watch your mail

If you get a blue envelope from the state about your Medicaid coverage, please follow the steps given in the letter. This is the best way to keep your benefits. If MassHealth has enough information about you, they may renew your coverage without you needing to do anything.

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Review work and education requirements

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, some MassHealth members may need to take extra steps to keep their benefits.

Learn more about work and education requirements.

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Keep your info updated
Make sure you update your contact info with MassHealth and WellSense to receive all important notices.

How do I renew?

Most members will need to resubmit an application to MassHealth every year so that they can confirm that you still qualify for healthcare coverage. In the event that you do not submit an application to MassHealth, they will cancel your coverage and you will lose your WellSense benefits.

If you think that you might need to renew, but never received a renewal notice from MassHealth, please contact the MassHealth Customer Service Center.

Renewing your plan will usually happen one year from your sign-up date. MassHealth will mail you a letter with your renewal date and instructions before your coverage expires. Make sure that you keep your mailing address up to date for WellSense and MassHealth so that you do not miss this notice. If you miss your renewal date, you are encourage to apply as soon as possible to minimize your gap in coverage. 

How to renew

  • Online: Renew your MassHealth coverage online at mass.gov
  • In person: Find a MassHealth Enrollment Center using the 'In person' tab at mass.gov
  • Over the phone: Call the MassHealth Customer Service Center at 800-841-2900 (TTY: 711)
  • By mail: You can renew by mail using the paper form that came in your mailed renewal notice

More help

Learn how to renew your MassHealth coverage here.

If you no longer qualify for MassHealth, you may still get help paying your monthly healthcare costs on a Health Connector plan.  You can find out if you qualify at MAhealthconnector.org.

WellSense offers low-cost Health Connector plans with many of the same doctors from our MassHealth plans.

If you don’t act by the date listed in your renewal notice, you may lose your MassHealth coverage. You can re-apply at any time, but there may be a gap in your coverage.

You will probably need the information listed below for each person in your household, so gather as much as possible before you start.

  • Personal information including Social Security numbers, birth dates, etc.
  • Income and paystubs from employers; self-employment and other income, such as Social Security benefits, or rental income
  • Current or recent health insurance and/or Medicare information
  • Proof of residency, such as a utility bill
  • Proof of Immigration status, such as a visa or green card
  • Proof of Citizenship