Are you a new mother or on your way to becoming one? First of all, congratulations! You and your growing family have quite the adventure ahead of you. With the twists and turns of parenthood come unexpected struggles — and postpartum mental health issues are among the most serious and under-discussed.

Are you hearing wedding bells? If you and that lucky someone are planning to say “I do” this year, you may have some questions about your health insurance coverage and whether or not it makes sense to add your spouse or life partner to your plan (or for them to add you to theirs).

Now that the pandemic-era rules requiring continuous Medicaid coverage are ending, as many as 15 million Americans are at risk of losing access to health care coverage as states begin eligibility redeterminations. 

It’s possible that you could lose Medicaid coverage later this year, because states are in the process of reassessing people’s eligibility for the program. But don’t worry — here’s a guide to help you prepare for this potential change, plus advice for how to find an affordable new health plan so there’s no gap in your coverage if you lose Medicaid.

Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase “Medicaid redetermination” often recently. This is the process by which your state checks whether or not you still qualify for Medicaid coverage. And if they decide you’re no longer eligible, you’ll lose that coverage.

The potential of losing Medicaid can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry — even if you lose your coverage, you have options. One of those options is a special enrollment period, which gives you the opportunity to enroll in a new health insurance plan in time for your loss of Medicaid coverage.

The Medicaid redetermination process is under way, which means your state is going to check to see if you’re still eligible for the program. If you’re no longer eligible, you’ll lose your coverage later this year. Stride can help you navigate the process and enroll in affordable new coverage.

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