Medicaid Renewal Guide: How to Renew Medicaid in New Hampshire
Choices for Independence is a Medicaid funded program in New Hampshire that allows eligible individuals to hire and pay family members or friends as their caregivers. For uninterrupted care, the person receiving care must remain covered by Medicaid at all times. Staying enrolled in Medicaid is very important and participants are required to renew their coverage every year.
If you miss renewal deadlines, it can cause gap in the coverage and affect your benefits. So, staying on top of your renewal is important. Here is everything you need to know about deadlines, recent changes, how to renew, and what to do if you miss a deadline.
When Is My Medicaid Renewal Deadline?
Individual deadlines vary throughout the year. You will receive a notice from New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services by mail or email when it is time to renew. Please open and read through any mail or letter that you receive from the state or DHHS as soon as possible.
It is important to keep your mailing address and contact information up to date on your NHEasy account. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the state automatically extended coverage without checking eligibility. However, that ended in 2025 when federal law required states to return to yearly renewals.
In some cases, the state auto-renews and you will receive a notice in your mail that your coverage is renewed and no action is needed. If you haven’t received a renewal notice and think one is overdue, call the statewide Beneficiary Helpline at 844-275-3447.
Important: Renewals could look a little different due to the new work requirement rules in 2027. Nothing is changing today.
Everyone has a different deadline. The state has a redetermination process annually which means 12 months after you were enrolled in Medicaid, Michigan renews Medicaid based on the information they already have. If they are not able to determine, they will send you a renewal packet to the address on their system.
Documents You Might Need for Medicaid Renewal
You do not have to send every document you used during the application. The notice letter, account notification, or email you receive will tell you exactly what they need to redetermine your eligibility. If you know things have changed and a renewal is coming soon, you can be prepared with these documents:
1 - Proof of Income
A very common document that could be asked. If they have specific documents, they need for the proof it will be mentioned in the packet, but some acceptable forms are:
most recent pay stubs
a signed letter from your employer
tax information
Social Security statements
an unemployment insurance award letter
2 - Proof of Identity
If things have changed for you or your family since you applied or last renewed, these could be some documents you should have handy:
driver's license
state ID
marriage records
or other documents showing who lives in your household
3 - Proof of Residency
You have to confirm that you still live in Michigan. If address or county has changed these could be some documents to be prepared with:
utility bill
bank statement
government letter
lease agreement with your name and home address
documentation showing dependent children, marital status, or guardianship.
NH Medicaid Notices You Could Receive
New Hampshire's DHHS will send out notices that you should look out for. If you receive a notice, it will include your deadline, instructions, and the documents you need to complete the renewal.
Pink Notice: You will receive this notice if you need to renew your eligibility within the next 60 days.
Yellow Notice: You will receive the notice 30 days before your redetermination that includes instructions and provide a list of required verification documents.
Blue Notice: If you are due for a renewal and have not sent your application or documents, this will be a final reminder during your redetermination month.
How to Renew Medicaid in New Hampshire?
For an easy renewal, make sure you have up-to-date information on your account. Read the notice sent carefully to know what documents you need. If there are any changes in your income, household like marriage or newborn, or address, you should update them as soon as they happen.
During the renewal, the state will evaluate your eligibility based on the available data and they could need more information to confirm that you are still eligible.
1 - Online
The fastest and convenient way is through the official online portal.
When the renewal is due, you will get access to an application.
Follow the instructions and ensure your information is up to date and correct.
Complete and submit your form online.
2 - By Mail
You fill and send the form to the address on your packet. Include the copies of documentation if they are asked for. You can mail to the address below but check your notice letter for the address before
Centralized Scanning Unit, PO Box 181, Concord, NH 03302.
4 - In Person
You can visit your local DHHS office office to submit your application and documents or to get help with completing your form.
Steps After You Submit
When the state receives your application and documents, the status is updated on your NH Easy account. The processing time can vary between 30-45 days, but it could vary based on your profile. If DHHS requests additional information or documents, respond promptly to maintain uninterrupted coverage.
If it is approved, you will receive a notice with the details, and your existing Medicaid card and care plan should carry over.
If it is denied, you will receive notice with the details and reasons for the rejections. If you think it is wrong, you might be able to appeal the decision.
If your Medicaid coverage isn't renewed, you could be eligible for other health insurance coverage throug Marketplace plan. NH Navigators programs help you figure out your options, call 877-211-6284 or 800-208-5164.
What If I Miss the Deadline?
There could be different reasons you might have missed the deadline but do not worry. Make sure you have your documents and forms ready anyways. If you’ll need to submit a completely new application, you can start it with DHHS again.
BURD Is Here to Support
We can help you by providing relevant resources, contacts, or support for the renewal process. Our Relationship Managers can answer questions regarding the renewal process and if it affects anything about your home care program. We’re here to ensure you can keep paying your caregiver through Choices for Independence program.
If you receive any Medicaid letter about your home care services being interrupted, notify us by calling 833-447-3326. If there are changes to your Medicaid benefits, we can guide you on its effects on your care plan and your next steps.
