Alert date October 12, 2026

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Here are SOME answers to SOME questions

About these changes.

Will I still qualify for Apple Health after October 1?
You still qualify for Apple Health after October 1 if your status is:
• U.S. Citizen or National
• Lawful permanent resident who has met or is exempt from the 5-year bar
• Compact of Free Association (COFA) Islanders
• Cuban-Haitian entrants
Children, pregnant individuals, and individuals within 12 months after pregnancy will be covered by
Apple Health regardless of immigration status if they meet all other requirements.

Will I lose my Apple Health coverage because of my immigration or citizenship status?
People with the following immigration status will lose Apple Health coverage after
September 30, 2026:
• Asylees
• Conditional entrants
• Refugees
• Individuals for whom deportation or removal has been withheld
• Victims of trafficking
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitioners
• Parolees, including: individuals paroled as part of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2006;
Afghans granted humanitarian parole between July 31, 2021 and September 30, 2023; and
Ukrainians granted humanitarian parole between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024.

How will I know if this change affects me?
State agencies sent letters via mail and email to everyone affected by this change. If you didn’t receive
a letter, you may not be affected – or your contact info is out of date!
Keep your contact info updated with the state and report any changes to your status. See contact
information below.

What can I do to keep health coverage if I’m no longer covered by Apple Health?
Individuals who lose coverage may still qualify for certain coverage types if they meet eligibility
requirements.

I am receiving ongoing treatment and medications. What happens if I lose coverage?
For anyone no longer qualifying for Apple Health coverage starting October 1, 2026, they will need to
apply for Emergency Medical (AEM).