Millions of people could be on the verge of losing their healthcare. We’re here to make sure they don’t.
Keep Your Care was formed to help Medicaid recipients navigate new federal red tape before critical deadlines hit.
A new federal law is changing Medicaid. Beginning in 2027, many current recipients will need to document that they meet new work, school, or volunteer requirements, or will risk losing their coverage. The good news is that most people affected still meet the new requirements. The bad news is that the process for keeping your care is hard to navigate.
Government forms and notices are difficult to understand, and many Medicaid enrollees don’t even realize they’re on Medicaid because it is called different things in every state. Filing processes are often only available in English. Submission websites don’t work well on phones.
Between 9.9 and 14.9 million people nationwide are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage because of red tape, not because of an eligibility change. Research shows 2 in 3 recipients losing coverage under these new rules meet the requirements, but won’t be able to navigate the paperwork process. The system, not eligibility, is what fails millions of people.
Red tape and paperwork requirements don’t increase employment or eliminate fraud. They create barriers that cause eligible people to lose care they depend on. People who lose coverage delay surgeries, skip prescriptions, and go without regular care. When emergencies arise, they face thousands of dollars in costs they cannot pay.
people nationwide are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage simply because of too much red tape.
enrollees losing coverage under these new rules meet the requirements, but won’t be able to navigate the paperwork process. The system, not eligibility, is what fails millions of people.
Keep Your Care exists to close the gap between who qualifies and who actually keeps their health coverage under the new federal laws going into effect as soon as this year.
Our work focuses on three goals:
Educate
Educate Medicaid recipients about new red tape and paperwork requirements that could put their health coverage at risk
Inform
Outline key deadlines for states across the country so people know exactly when they need to act to ensure their coverage continues
Connect
Connect affected people to state-specific resources and local organizations that can help them keep their care
We work in tandem with Medicaid navigators, social workers, community organizations, healthcare providers, and faith leaders to make sure support reaches the people who need it most — in the languages they speak and the communities where they live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people enrolled in Medicaid through the expansion group — adults ages 19 to 64 — will be subject to new red tape and paperwork requirements. Some people are automatically exempt, including parents or caregivers of children 13 and under, some disabled people, and pregnant and post-partum people.
In some states they have already started, and all states must begin by January 1, 2027. Timelines vary by state, so visit your state’s page for the most up-to-date information.
Many people won’t receive clear notice until it’s very close to the deadline. That’s exactly why Keep Your Care exists. Sign up for updates and we’ll make sure you know what’s happening in your state before it affects your coverage.
The process varies by state, but most people will need to submit documentation proving they work, attend school, volunteer, or care for a family member. Find your state below for specific guidance on what’s required where you live.
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