How to Renew Florida Medicaid Through MyACCESS in 2026

If you currently receive Florida Medicaid, you may need to periodically renew your benefits so the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) can determine whether you remain eligible.

Missing a renewal notice, forgetting to update your address, or failing to provide information DCF requests can put your health coverage at risk.

Fortunately, many Medicaid renewal tasks can be handled online through MyACCESS.

This guide explains how to renew Florida Medicaid through MyACCESS, how to find your renewal information, what documents you may need, and what to do if you're having trouble completing your renewal.

What Is a Florida Medicaid Renewal?

A Medicaid renewal — sometimes called a redetermination — is a review of your eligibility for continued Medicaid coverage.

Florida DCF's MyACCESS glossary describes a renewal or redetermination as a periodic review used to reevaluate continued eligibility for benefits.

During the renewal process, DCF may review information such as:

• Who is in your household
• Household relationships
• Income
• Address and contact information
• Other eligibility information
• Assets or resources when applicable to the Medicaid program

Not everyone receiving Medicaid is evaluated under exactly the same financial rules.

Family-Related Medicaid, SSI-Related Medicaid, long-term care Medicaid, and other Medicaid programs can have different requirements.

Do I Have to Renew Medicaid If Nothing Has Changed?

Yes.

Florida DCF states that you are still required to complete a renewal at the end of your benefit period even when nothing in your household has changed.

Don't ignore a renewal simply because:

• You still live at the same address
• Your income hasn't changed
• You have the same job
• Your children are still in the household
• You're still receiving Medicaid
• Nothing appears different from your previous application

DCF still needs to determine continued eligibility.

When Is My Florida Medicaid Renewal Due?

Your renewal date depends on your individual case.

You can use MyACCESS to review information about your benefits and renewal. DCF's MyACCESS materials state that registered users can view when their next renewal is scheduled and check the status of a renewal.

DCF also sends notices when action is required.

It is important to keep your:

• Mailing address
• Email address
• Phone number

up to date so DCF can reach you.

Don't wait until the final day if you already know your renewal is due.

Step 1: Log In to MyACCESS

Start by logging in to your Florida MyACCESS account.

MyACCESS is Florida's online system for applying for and managing benefits including Medicaid, SNAP, and Temporary Cash Assistance.

A MyACCESS account can be used to:

• Review benefit information
• Check application or renewal status
• View items DCF needs
• Upload documents
• Report changes
• Review notices
• Complete renewals

If you don't remember your password, MyACCESS provides a password-reset process using the email associated with your account.

Go to MyACCESS (opens in a new tab)

Step 2: Check Your Renewal Information

Once you're logged in, review your dashboard and Medicaid case information.

Look for information about:

• Your current benefits
• Your renewal date
• Notices from DCF
• Items DCF says are needed
• Your household information
• Your contact information

DCF's Medicaid guidance explains that when a renewal requires action from the recipient, the Department sends a notice with instructions.

Don't assume that simply logging into MyACCESS completes your renewal.

Follow the instructions associated with your case.

Step 3: Make Sure Your Contact Information Is Correct

Before going further, check your address, phone number, and email address.

This is especially important if you have:

• Moved
• Changed phone numbers
• Changed email addresses
• Lost access to an old email account
• Started receiving mail somewhere else

DCF specifically encourages Medicaid recipients to keep their contact information current so important notices can reach them.

According to DCF, you can update contact information through MyACCESS by using the Report My Changes option and selecting the appropriate address, email, or phone-number changes.

Step 4: Review Your Household Information

Your household may have changed since your previous application or renewal.

For example:

• Someone may have moved into or out of the household
• A child may have been born
• Someone may have gotten married or divorced
• Tax filing relationships may have changed
• A child may now live somewhere else
• Someone may have died

Answer the renewal questions accurately based on your current circumstances.

For Family-Related Medicaid, household composition can affect which income guideline applies.

Your Medicaid household also isn't necessarily determined by simply counting everyone living at your address.

Step 5: Update Your Income Information

Your income may be different from what DCF had during your previous application or renewal.

You may need to provide current information about income such as:

• Wages from employment
• Self-employment
• Unemployment benefits
• Social Security or other benefits
• Other income applicable to your case

If your hours or pay change regularly, report the information requested as accurately as possible.

Don't intentionally reuse an old income amount simply because it was previously accepted.

The checker provides an educational income comparison only. It does not determine whether your Medicaid will be renewed.

Step 6: Review Everything Before Submitting

Before submitting your renewal, review the information carefully.

Correct obvious mistakes before submitting.

Once everything is accurate, follow the MyACCESS prompts to complete and submit your renewal.

Step 7: Upload Documents If DCF Requests Them

Completing the renewal form may not be the last step.

DCF may need documents to verify information in your case.

Depending on your circumstances, requested documents might include:

• Recent pay stubs
• Employer statements
• Self-employment records
• Benefit award letters
• Identity documents
• Immigration documents when applicable
• Household or relationship documents
• Other verification related to your Medicaid category

MyACCESS allows documents to be uploaded electronically.

After submitting your renewal, continue checking your account for additional requests.

What Happens After I Submit My Medicaid Renewal?

DCF reviews the information available to determine whether you continue to meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.

During that process, DCF may:

• Complete the review using available information
• Ask you for additional information
• Request documents
• Continue your Medicaid eligibility
• Determine that someone in the household no longer qualifies
• Evaluate whether another coverage program may apply

Don't assume the process is finished just because you submitted the renewal.

Continue checking MyACCESS and watch for notices from DCF.

Can Florida Medicaid Renew Automatically?

In some situations, DCF may be able to review available information and continue Medicaid without requiring the recipient to complete the full renewal process manually.

This is sometimes referred to as an automatic, passive, or ex parte renewal.

DCF has described this as a process where the Department can determine continued eligibility using information already available.

If DCF cannot complete the review with available information, it may request updated information from you.

The important thing is to pay attention to the notice associated with your case rather than assuming your Medicaid will renew automatically.

What If My Income Increased?

An increase in income does not necessarily produce the same outcome for every member of a household.

Florida Family-Related Medicaid has different income guidelines depending on:

• The person's coverage group
• Age
• Pregnancy
• Household size
• Other circumstances

For example, children can have significantly different income guidelines from parents or caregivers.

That means a parent potentially losing Medicaid does not automatically mean a child will have the same result.

If your income has changed, report it accurately and let DCF make the eligibility determination.

You can also review: Florida Medicaid Income Limits 2026: Who Qualifies?

What If My Income Decreased?

Report your current information accurately during the renewal.

If your income has fallen because you:

• Lost a job
• Had your hours reduced
• Changed jobs
• Stopped receiving certain income
• Experienced another financial change

make sure the renewal reflects your current circumstances.

DCF may request documentation to verify the change.

A previous income amount does not necessarily represent your current eligibility situation.

What If I Miss My Medicaid Renewal Deadline?

Act as soon as possible.

If your online renewal option is no longer available, Florida DCF says the online renewal timeframe may have ended. Its current guidance directs customers in that situation to log into MyACCESS and use the option to apply for benefits.

Don't assume that Medicaid coverage will automatically continue after a missed renewal.

Check:

• Your MyACCESS account
• Your Medicaid case status
• DCF notices
• Any outstanding document requests

If you aren't sure what happened to your case, get help quickly.

What If MyACCESS Doesn't Show a Renewal Option?

The renewal option may not always be available.

DCF says that if you cannot renew through MyACCESS, the timeframe for online renewal may have passed.

The Medicaid section of DCF's website also provides case-specific instructions for reapplying or renewing through MyACCESS depending on where someone is in the renewal period.

Rather than starting multiple applications or guessing which option to use, review the notices associated with your case and follow the current instructions shown in MyACCESS.

What If I Can't Log In to MyACCESS?

If you can't access your account, try the account-recovery options first.

MyACCESS provides a Forgot Your Password process.

DCF also provides a Customer Call Center at 850-300-4323.

Hours currently listed by MyACCESS are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Florida Relay 711 and TTY 1-800-955-8771 are also listed.

If your renewal deadline is approaching, don't let a login problem sit unresolved.

What If DCF Says I No Longer Qualify for Medicaid?

Read the entire notice before assuming that everyone in your household has lost coverage.

Look for:

• Who the decision applies to
• Why DCF made the decision
• The effective date
• Whether other household members remain eligible
• Information about other coverage
• Appeal or hearing information
• Any deadlines

Depending on the circumstances, someone who no longer qualifies for one Medicaid category may have other health-coverage options.

These can potentially include:

• Another Medicaid category
• Florida KidCare for children
• The Medically Needy Program
• Health coverage through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace

Can My Child Keep Medicaid If I Lose Mine?

Potentially.

Parents and children can have different Medicaid eligibility outcomes because Family-Related Medicaid uses different coverage groups and income guidelines.

DCF's own Medicaid notice guidance gives examples where parents lose Medicaid while a minor child remains eligible.

So if you receive a notice, read carefully to see which household members the decision actually affects.

Do not automatically assume everyone in the household lost Medicaid.

Common Florida Medicaid Renewal Mistakes

Ignoring a DCF notice

Don't assume a letter or MyACCESS notice is informational only. Read it and look for deadlines.

Forgetting to update your address

If DCF has an old address, you could miss important renewal information.

Assuming nothing changed means no renewal is required

DCF says a renewal is still required at the end of the benefit period even if there were no household changes.

Waiting until the last minute

Give yourself time to resolve login problems, gather documents, and respond to additional requests.

Forgetting to check MyACCESS after submitting

DCF may still need verification.

Reporting old income information

Provide current information rather than automatically copying what was reported during your previous application.

Assuming everyone in the household has the same eligibility

Children, parents, pregnant women, and other Medicaid coverage groups can have different rules.

How Treasure Coast MAC Can Help With Medicaid Renewals

Medicaid renewals can become confusing when income changes, household members change, documents are requested, or a MyACCESS notice isn't clear.

Treasure Coast MAC can help you:

• Navigate MyACCESS
• Understand your renewal notice
• Organize requested documents
• Review what information DCF is asking for
• Understand household and income questions
• Find your renewal information
• Understand your next steps after receiving a DCF notice
• Identify additional coverage resources when appropriate

Treasure Coast MAC does not determine Medicaid eligibility and cannot guarantee that your Medicaid coverage will be renewed.

What Should I Do Next?

If your Medicaid renewal is approaching, start by logging into MyACCESS and reviewing your current case information.

Make sure your contact information is correct, pay attention to your renewal date, and respond to any DCF requests.

For additional help, read:

• What Documents Do You Need for Florida Medicaid in 2026?
• Florida Medicaid Income Limits 2026: Who Qualifies?
• How to Apply for Medicaid in Port St. Lucie, Florida: Step-by-Step Guide

Or use our Florida Family-Related Medicaid Income Checker.