Re: If I get Medicaid but am offered private insurance with work but cost too much can I stay with Medicaid?

coolann902 · Jun 7, 2019 3:47:02 PM

I currently have Medicaid and just recently got offered health insurance at work. I was excited until I started looking at my options and realized that it would take at least half my paycheck each time to get the minimum I need and I just can't afford that. I have done a lot of research on this topic and can't find an answer. I woul like to know before I have to sign up on February 14th. I don't want to get penalized if I can't stay with Medicaid and then have no insurance because I didn't sign up with the work provided health insurance since it is a high cost.

If I get Medicaid but am offered private insurance with work but cost too much can I stay with Medicaid?

Hello,

Yes, you can keep Medicaid indtead of taking your employers insurance due to it being too expensive. Remember, Medicaid is income based so you have to make sure you are reporting your salary and any changes to that salary in 10 days. But yes, Im not letting my Medicaid go until my income exceeds that threshold. I hope this helps.