Dear Parents/Guardians:
Due to federal COVID-19 relief efforts, Pennsylvania and other states were able to continue Medical Assistance (MA) (also known as Medicaid) and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for most people even if they no longer met eligibility requirements unless they:
- Moved out-of-state,
- Passed away, or
- Asked to end their Medical Assistance (MA).
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 set April 1, 2023, as the end of continuous coverage for MA and CHIP. After April 1, 2023, DHS will return to normal eligibility processes. This means that all MA and CHIP recipients must complete an annual renewal to see if they are still eligible for coverage. MA and CHIP recipients should watch for their renewal and complete it as soon as they can to avoid a loss of coverage. Renewals will take place over 12 months, and no one will be disenrolled without having a chance to complete a renewal.
By completing your renewal, DHS can keep your MA or CHIP coverage open or connect you to other affordable health coverage options if you no longer qualify. There are four ways you can complete and submit your renewal:
- By mail — Complete and return the forms by mailing them back in the provided envelope
- Online — Complete your renewal online in COMPASS
- Telephone — Call 1-866-550-4355 to talk to a customer service representative
- In-Person — Complete and submit your renewal in person at any local county assistance office (CAO)
Pottstown School District Contact Person
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Lanie Manorek; Medical Access Program Coordinator at Pottstown School District: 610- 999-5505 0r [email protected].
Sincerely,
Stephen Rodriguez
Superintendent of Schools