Appeal guide

Medicaid / CHIP

  1. Send your appeal here

    Medicaid / CHIP

    Appeal to your Medicaid health plan, then ask the state for a fair hearing.

  2. Know your deadlines

    • Appeal to the health plan60 days from the denial
    • State fair hearing120 days from the final denial

    Dates you enter stay on this device.

  3. What happens next

    1. Appeal to the health plan

      File within 60 days of the denial notice.

    2. State fair hearing

      If the plan keeps the denial, request a state fair hearing within 120 days of its decision.

  4. Get free help

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