AGENCY TESTIMONY
Important announcement: Medicaid recertification requirement
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Commissioner Park concludes her testimony with an important announcement regarding Medicaid recertification, which will affect many voucher holders and constituents.
- As of April 2025, households receiving Medicaid must recertify to maintain coverage
- COVID-era extensions for Medicaid coverage are fully exhausted
- The commissioner urges all Medicaid recipients to respond to DSS recertification notices
- DSS welcomes collaboration with the City Council to spread this important message
Molly Wasow Park
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Lastly, I wanna briefly deviate from city fepps entirely and flag a time sensitive issue that will affect many voucher holders and your constituents generally.
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As of April 2025, households receiving Medicaid must recertify in order to maintain their coverage.
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The COVID era extensions are fully exhausted, and it's crucial that Medicaid, recipients recertify.
0:11:37
We want every eligible household to maintain their coverage, so strongly urge everyone to respond to DSS recertification notices.
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We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with the council on getting this message out.
0:11:49
We appreciate the opportunity to testify today and welcome your questions.
0:11:51
Thank you.