Am I Covered by NH Medicaid?
NH Medicaid Eligibility
NH Medicaid is a state program administered by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. Your eligibility is determined based on the following main requirements.
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Your Income: Your gross income must be below certain limits, which vary based on your eligibility criteria (children, pregnant women, adults ages 19-64, adults ages 65+, individuals with disabilities, and others).
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Your Family Size: Unlike some other health insurers, Medicaid eligibility is based on your household family size, not tax filing status. For example, an unmarried couple living together with two biological children count as one family unit (a family of four) under Medicaid, regardless of tax filing arrangements.
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Your Resources: Depending on your situation, the state may look at your resources and assets including savings, property, and other valuables to make sure they're below certain limits.
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Non-Financial Criteria: You must live in New Hampshire and have proper legal/documentation status, although there are some exceptions for documented pregnant immigrants and immigrant children. Other requirements depend on your circumstances. For example, if you have vision problems, you'll need a doctor to confirm this. If you're an older adult, you'll need to prove your age.​
For detailed income limits, resource thresholds, and specific requirements for each Medicaid program, review the NH Bureau of Family Assistance (BFA) Program Fact Sheet on DHHS's website.
Am I Already Covered?
NH Medicaid provides health insurance through three main health plans. If you receive health insurance through the following plans, you could be covered by NH Medicaid.
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NH Healthy Families
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Amerihealth Caritas NH
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WellSense Health Plan​
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NH Medicaid also provides services through waivers and other programs. If you receive services through any of the following programs, you are covered by Medicaid.
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Granite Advantage Health Care Program (Medicaid Expansion)
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Home Care for Children with Severe Disabilities (HCCSD, also known as "Katie Beckett")
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Aid to the Needy Blind (ANB)
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Aid to the Permanently Disabled (APTD)
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Medicaid for Employed Adults with Disabilities (MEAD)
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Medicaid for Employed Older Adults with Disabilities (MOAD)
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In and Out Medical Assistance
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Home and Community Based Waivers including:
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In Home Support (IHS) Waiver for Children with Developmental Disabilities​
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Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver
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Acquired Brain Disorder ABD) Waiver
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Choices for Independence (CFI) Waiver
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Adult New Hampshire Smiles Program
Redetermination Process
NH Medicaid usually requires enrollees to renew their coverage every year through a process called redetermination. Your renewal date is based on when you first applied, and you can typically complete this process through your NH Easy portal one month before your renewal deadline. Simply log in and follow the prompts to update your information. NH Medicaid's Open Enrollment period happens every August, which is when you can switch to a different Medicaid plan if desired. Staying on top of your yearly renewal helps ensure your health care coverage continues without interruption. If you have questions, please refer to the resources below.
Resources
If you need assistance or would like additional information, here's where you can turn for help.
Interested in Applying?
To find out if you or a loved one are eligible or to apply online, visit NH EASY. You can also fill out a paper application.
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Have Questions?
Contact the DHHS Customer Service Center at 1-844-ASK-DHHS (1-844-275-3447) or find your local District Office.
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Enrollment Assistance
NH Navigator, an initiative of the Foundation for Healthy Communities, offers free enrollment and eligibility assistance to uninsured people.
What Happens if Medicaid Cuts Are Made?
While the federal government and the New Hampshire Legislature are considering changes to Medicaid, NO changes have been made yet. If there are any changes to NH Medicaid programs, NH DHHS has to notify affected Medicaid recipients. This means that if your coverage were to be impacted, you would be contacted by the State. Now is an important opportunity to take action to protect Medicaid and protect your coverage.