Maryland Medicaid renewal and 2027 check-in changes

Maryland Health Connection says Medicaid and MCHP enrollees generally renew every 12 months now, with new federal Medicaid check-in rules coming in 2027.

Maryland · Effective Soon · Implementation Jan 1, 2027

What it is

What changed: Maryland Health Connection maintains Medicaid renewal routing now and is warning members that new federal Medicaid check-in rules are expected in 2027.
Why it matters: More frequent Medicaid renewal checkpoints increase paperwork, account access, and deadline-management burdens for caregivers who manage benefits.
Who it touches: Family caregivers, People receiving care, Businesses and agencies that must complyMaryland Medicaid members, MCHP families, family caregivers, disabled people, benefits navigators
Topics: Keeping Medicaid coverage

Sources

Maryland Health Connection renew or change your plan
Maryland Health Connection changes coming to health care

Last reviewed Jun 18, 2026. This is information, not legal advice; check the source for the current text.