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Moving to or from New Hampshire with Medicaid

Moving TO New Hampshire

NH Medicaid (Medical Assistance); expansion adults enroll in the Granite Advantage Health Care Program (New Hampshire's Medicaid program) does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new New Hampshire resident applies fresh through New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on New Hampshire's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving New Hampshire

Leaving New Hampshire ends your NH Medicaid (Medical Assistance); expansion adults enroll in the Granite Advantage Health Care Program (New Hampshire's Medicaid program) case — no state will take it over. Close the case with New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services ↗ (application page)

New Hampshire Medicaid at a glance

Program nameNH Medicaid (Medical Assistance); expansion adults enroll in the Granite Advantage Health Care Program
ACA Medicaid expansionYes — adults covered on income
Adult income limit138% of the federal poverty level
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

Who runs Medicaid in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, which runs the program as NH Medicaid (Medical Assistance); expansion adults enroll in the Granite Advantage Health Care Program. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does New Hampshire make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in New Hampshire; eligibility is decided on New Hampshire's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving New Hampshire?

Contact New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (official link below) to report the move and close your case effective your move month.

Every move involving New Hampshire

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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