# RE-apply for Medicaid? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 19, 2014, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-apply-for-medicaid/707701 "2014-12-19T21:44:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lissener](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lissener/32/6139_2.png) [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-apply-for-medicaid/707701/1 "2014-12-19T21:44:41Z")
Until pretty recently I was out of work for long enough to qualify for Medicaid. Last week I found out I was diabetic. Medicaid covered everything, but my eligibility expires December 31–before I use up my first vial of insulin. Google refuses to tell me how to _RE_apply; only how to apply for the first time. Bonus: I didn’t apply myself, a po’ people clinic did it for me. And I never received any paperwork. So I don’t have a card, but a recent visit to the ER–not to mention the diabeetus adventure–confirmed that I’m “in the system.” Anyone have any experience in this area? Thanks in advance ---
**Author:** ![hende](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/aca169/32.png) [@hende](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hende)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-apply-for-medicaid/707701/2 "2014-12-19T21:56:04Z")
Here is a link to the medicaid renewal form. Hopefully that helps. [http://www.medicaid.gov/State-Resource-Center/MAC-Learning-Collaboratives/Downloads/Medicaid-Renewal-Form.pdf](http://www.medicaid.gov/State-Resource-Center/MAC-Learning-Collaboratives/Downloads/Medicaid-Renewal-Form.pdf) \ ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-apply-for-medicaid/707701/3 "2014-12-19T22:13:54Z")
Since the OP is looking for advice, let’s move this to IMHO. Colibri General Questions Moderator ---
**Author:** ![lissener](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lissener/32/6139_2.png) [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-apply-for-medicaid/707701/4 "2014-12-19T22:15:13Z")
Not sure why this was moved; the answers I’m looking for are factual, not opinion. ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-apply-for-medicaid/707701/5 "2014-12-19T22:23:36Z")
I currently work for Medicaid and this is a question for Medicaid. The rules vary _widely_ from state to state, so call your local agency. ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-apply-for-medicaid/707701/6 "2014-12-19T22:27:34Z")
> [@lissener](#): > > Not sure why this was moved; the answers I’m looking for are factual, not opinion. Our standard practice is that questions on medical/legal issues (and this involves both) go in IMHO. You can still get factual input in IMHO. Colibri General Questions Moderator ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2014, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-apply-for-medicaid/707701/7 "2014-12-19T23:13:54Z")
You are in the state of Washington, correct? I see this page (apparently Medicaid is renamed Apple Health in that state): > **[I need medical, dental, or vision care | Washington State Health Care Authority](https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-medical-dental-or-vision-care)** > > In Washington State, Medicaid is called Apple Health. Apple Health provides preventative care, like cancer screenings, treatment for diabetes and high blood pressure, and many other health care services. And it says: How to renew coverage > [@](#): > > There is a new way to renew Apple Health/Medicaid for children and adults, except if your health coverage is based on a disability or being 65 or older. > > ``` > You may renew online using the Healthplanfinder website. To do this yourself, go here and select the green "Renew My Coverage" button. > > ``` > > [Oops! That page can\'t be found. | Washington Healthplanfinder](https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/HBEWeb/Annon_DisplayIndRenewalLandingPage) > Help is available. You may call Healthplanfinder to renew coverage over the phone (1-855-923-4633) or locate an In-Person Assister or outreach specialist located in your community here. > > ``` > *Note: You will need your household’s estimated income. > > ```