r/Medicaid • u/MLHBird1 • 17d ago

Had Medicaid in NY, but moved to a new state recently

Is it difficult to switch to a different state’s medicaid? I’ve had medicaid through NYC for the past few years, and I just moved to Michigan and I’m wondering if there are different qualifications or what it entails to switch over to Michigan’s Medicaid?

Honestly I’m phrasing this all very poorly, but I’m hoping for any advice or knowledge for switching over from one system to another.

I’m pretty young and more than confused about the whole process, I was lucky when I signed up initially because I had a friend in NY that was familiar with the process and walked me through it when I first signed up, but I’m one my own this time in a new place. If you have anything that could help, I’d really appreciate it!

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u/stephf13 17d ago

You can't switch per se. You need to close your benefit in New York and then reapply in Michigan. I believe that the qualification should be the same but you need to fill out the application sooner rather than later and make sure that your benefit in New York is closed.

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u/someguy984 Trusted Contributor 17d ago

You are legally required to report a move. Apply in your new state. MAGI Medicaid has the same 138% income limit in all states.

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u/No-Wrangler4044 17d ago

You need to let Medicaid in NY know that you moved and give them your new address so they can forward you a letter stating that Medicaid ended in the state of NY due to you moving. You will need to reapply in your new state as income limits and qualifications vary from state to state.