Center on Budget and Policy Priorities February 25, 2025
Ex parte renewals are an effective and efficient process for ensuring eligible Medicaid enrollees keep their coverage. Most Medicaid enrollees must complete a renewal of eligibility every 12 months (in addition to reporting changes that may affect eligibility in between renewals). However, before sending the enrollee a renewal form, federal regulations require Medicaid agencies to first attempt to complete a renewal of eligibility based on information available to the agency from the case file or data sources — an ex parte renewal. If the Medicaid agency confirms that the enrollee continues to be eligible, the enrollee doesn’t have to take any action, and they keep Medicaid coverage.
Ex parte renewals increase program accuracy. They ensure eligible people stay enrolled and...
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