Important Medicaid updates for Utah members

Starting January 1^st, 2027, there are new rules for Medicaid expansion and TAM members in Utah. 
These changes may affect your health care coverage. 

You may need to take action to keep your Medicaid. 

For more information, visit the Utah Department of Health & Human Services by clicking here.  

What is a renewal?

A renewal is when you update your information to keep your Medicaid. 

 
What is changing? 

Starting January 1^st, 2027, some members may need to: 

• Renew their Medicaid two times each year 

• Follow work rules (if they apply to you) 

 
Who is affected? 

These changes may affect some adults with Medicaid. 

The state will tell you if these rules apply to you. 

 
What are the important dates to know? 

• Changes start: January 1^st, 2027 

• First report due: At time of renewal and every 6 months thereafter

• Renewal due: To find your next renewal date, log into myCase at https://jobs.utah.gov/mycase-app/ui/  or call 1-877-373-8984

 
What should I do now? 

• Keep your contact info up to date with the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) and Molina 

• Call us at 1-877-373-8984 and DWS at 1-866-435-7414 to update your info 

• Visit www.molinahealthcare.com/ut

• Check your mail, email, and text messages 

• Know your renewal dates 

• Fill out forms and send them back right away 

• Report changes like:  

• New job 

• Lost job 

• New address 

• Income change 

• Household change 

• Ask for help if you need it 

 

What counts as work?

Some people must work or do activities to keep Medicaid. 

This may include: 

• A paid job 

• Volunteer work 

• Job training 

• School (college, trade school, high school, or GED) 

• Other approved programs (like internships) 

 

You must complete 80 hours each month. 

 
Do all members need to follow work rules? 

No. Not everyone has to follow work rules. 

You may not have to if you: 

• Are under age 19 

• Are a foster youth under age 26 

• Are pregnant 

• Have a disability or serious health problem 

• Need treatment for drug or alcohol use 

• Care for a child under age 13 or a family member who needs help 

• Are a Tribal member, American Indian or Alaska Native 

• Were released from jail in the last 90 days 

• Meet other state rules 

 
Short-term hardships 

You may not have to meet work rules if you: 

• Live in an area with a natural disaster or emergency 

• Stay in the hospital for part or all of the month 

The state will tell you if this applies to you and what to do next. 
Molina may also send you reminders. 

 
What happens if I do nothing? 

You may: 

• Lose your Medicaid 

• Need to apply again later 

• Have a gap in your care 

The state may send a letter asking for more info. 
Be sure to reply by the date in the letter. 

 
What if I lose Medicaid? 

You may have the right to appeal. 

Your letter will explain your choices. 
You can also call 1-877-373-8984 for help. 

You may still be able to send the needed info after your coverage ends. 

 
How do I renew? 

• Online: https://jobs.utah.gov/mycase-app/ui/ 

• By mail: Complete the form DWS sent to you and send it back to the address listed on the front page of the form 

• By phone: Call 1-866-435-7414

• In person: Go to myCase at https://jobs.utah.gov/mycase-app/ui/  and enter your zip code to find the nearest DWS location

 

Need help?

You are not alone. Help is available. 

You can: 

• Learn what your letter means 

• Find out what to do next 

• Get help near you 

Call 1-877-373-8984. 

For other questions, call Molina Member Services at (800) 869-7165 (TTY/TDD: 711) 
Email: HealthPlanRenewals@MolinaHealthcare.com


Medicaid eligibility changes for immigrants (updated October 1, 2026)

A new federal law, H.R. 1 (OBBBA), was signed on July 4, 2025. It changes who is considered a ‘qualified immigrant’ for Medicaid.

Some groups that used to be eligible for Medicaid may not be able to get it anymore under the new law. This includes refugees and asylees, humanitarian parolees, and survivors of trafficking or domestic violence.

Starting October 1, 2026, Medicaid will mostly be for:

• U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals
• Green card holders (Lawful Permanent Residents) who have been in the U.S. for 5 years or more
• People from Cuba or Haiti who entered under special rules
• COFA migrants (citizens of Marshall Islands, Micronesia, or Palau)
  • Note: Children and pregnant people may still be able to get health insurance even if the rules for others have changed.

If your coverage is affected, DWS will have sent you a personal letter with instructions and information on how to appeal if you disagree.

If you need help or lose your Medicaid coverage, visit the Medicaid Supports webpage for help: obbba-support.medicaid.utah.gov/

More information about H.R. 1 is on the Medicaid website: medicaid.utah.gov/obbba