From the Desk of Perrie Brisken: Medicaid Check-In Campaign Launch & Stakeholder Briefing – June 4
June 2, 2026
| Good afternoon, A new federal law, H.R. 1, signed by President Trump, changes Medicaid eligibility requirements and will significantly affect Maryland Medicaid members. Over the coming months, many Marylanders will need to take action to maintain their health coverage. The Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Health Connection, HealthChoice managed care organizations and community partners are working together to help Maryland families navigate these new changes.To support this effort, today we are launching a statewide Medicaid Check-In Campaign, including three new web pages with campaign materials and detailed information: -Members: https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/checkin/ -Providers: https://health.maryland.gov/mmcp/Pages/workrequirements-providers.aspx -Employers: https://health.maryland.gov/mmcp/Pages/workrequirements-employers.aspx This coordinated outreach initiative is designed to help Medicaid participants understand upcoming program changes, know when action may be required and access trusted information and assistance. The campaign includes a growing suite of educational and outreach resources that stakeholders can use and share within their communities, including: -Flyers -FAQs -Newsletters/eNewsletters -Pay slip inserts -Social media ads -Waiting room monitor ads We also invite you to join us virtually this Thursday, June 4 at 3:00 p.m. for an overview of the Medicaid Check-In Campaign, available outreach materials and opportunities for partnership and engagement. Your participation and feedback will be essential to ensuring that every eligible Marylander has the information and support needed to maintain their Medicaid coverage. You may forward this link to any partners who are also interested in joining and learning more. |