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Don’t lose your Medicaid or SNAP benefits because you missed a step. Learn what has changed, what is coming and what you need to do to keep the benefits you qualify for.

Medicaid

Medicaid changes are coming. See when they start and what you need to do.

SNAP

SNAP rules have changed. Check now to see if they affect your benefits and what you need to do.

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What should I do now?

1

Update your information

Make sure HCA has your current address, phone number and email.

2

Check what has changed

Check now to see if the Medicaid or SNAP changes affect your benefits and what you need to do.

3

Watch for HCA messages

Read all letters, texts, emails and notices from HCA.

4

Take action

Follow the steps in your HCA notices. Ask for help if you have questions.

Do you have Medicaid?

Medicaid rules are changing in 2026 and 2027. Don’t wait. Check what’s changing, when it starts and what you need to do to keep your coverage if you qualify.

Check for changes to:

  • Who can get Medicaid
  • Work or activity rules
  • How often you need to renew
  • What information you need to provide

Do you get SNAP food benefits?

SNAP rules have changed. Don’t risk losing benefits because you missed a step. Check now to see what you need to do.

You may need to:

  • Complete work or activity hours
  • Keep records of your hours
  • Check if you qualify for an exemption
  • Follow the new rules when you renew

Do the changes apply to you?

Don’t guess. Apply or renew your Medicaid or SNAP benefits to find out which changes affect you and what you need to do.

Need help?

You do not have to figure this out alone.

Chat online

Use the chat at YesNM

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Call us

1-800-283-4465

Visit us

Find an HCA Income Support Division office.

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Federal law has changed some Medicaid and SNAP rules. Some changes are already happening, and others start later. We can help you understand what applies to you.