NEW: Medicaid Changes Communications Toolkit

Changes are coming to Medicaid beginning January 2027, and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) wants to make sure Medicaid recipients and those who work with them are ready.

That is why PA DHS has just launched a Medicaid Changes Communications Toolkit with shareable and customizable content to help everyone spread the word about these upcoming changes.

The Medicaid Changes Communications Toolkit includes resources like flyers, social media posts, newsletter content, FAQs, and more. The toolkit also includes the communications PA DHS will send to Medicaid recipients including sample letters, text messages, and phone call scripts.

The toolkit will be updated regularly, so Pennsylvanians are encouraged to check back often for new materials.

The major changes that will affect some Medicaid applicants and recipients are:

• Starting January 1, 2027, some adults ages 19-64 will need to have their Medicaid eligibility checked by completing a renewal every six months instead of every year.

• Starting January 1, 2027, some adults ages 19-64 who do not have a dependent child under 14 years old must show they are meeting work requirements or are exempt.

If a Medicaid applicant or recipient does not meet the work requirement and report it to PA DHS or report their exemption, they will lose Medicaid coverage.

More information on how to meet work requirements, including a list of exemptions, is available at dhs.pa.gov/MedicaidChanges and on the Medicaid Changes FAQ page.

Share these posts on social media to spread the word about upcoming changes to Medicaid.

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Changes are coming to Medicaid – also known as Medical Assistance in Pennsylvania – starting January 1, 2027!

Check out the new Medicaid changes webpage to stay updated on these changes and learn what you need to do to prepare: dhs.pa.gov/MedicaidChanges

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Important changes are coming to Medicaid (also known as Medical Assistance). Renewing Every Six Months: Some adults ages 19-64 will need to have their eligibility checked by completing a renewal every six months instead of every year. New Work Requirements: Some adults ages 19-64 (who do not have a child under age 14) must show that they are meeting work requirements OR that they are exempt from work requirements. This will be reviewed during application and renewals.

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Big changes are coming to Medicaid! Starting January 1, 2027, some Medicaid recipients in PA will need to meet work requirements and will need to have their Medicaid eligibility checked every six months instead of every year.

Make sure your contact information is up to date so you receive important updates!

Learn more: dhs.pa.gov/MedicaidChanges

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Changes are coming to Medicaid! Make sure you receive important information about your benefits: Make sure your address is up to date with DHS.

Log into COMPASS at dhs.pa.gov/compass to report changes. Keep your address up to date with the United States Postal Service so mail about your benefits can reach you. Visit USPS.com/move. Log into COMPASS to receive updates, reminders, and alerts about your benefits. Find out how to opt in at dhs.pa.gov/text.

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Changes are coming to Medicaid – also known as Medical Assistance in Pennsylvania – starting January 1, 2027! If you currently have Medicaid, watch your mailbox for a letter from PA DHS soon with more info!

Learn more and stay covered: dhs.pa.gov/MedicaidChanges

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Changes are coming to Medicaid! Be on the lookout for mail! Are you a current Medicaid recipient? PA DHS is here to help you understand these changes. Watch your mailbox for a letter from PA DHS soon that will include information on whether you need to meet the new requirements or provide more information to PA DHS about your income or work, volunteer, school, or training activities!