The purpose of this General Information System (GIS) message is to inform local departments of  social services (LDSS) of updates to the provisions of GIS 23 MA/03 (“Unwind of Medicaid
Continuous Coverage Requirement Related to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and
Processing Cases Under Regular Rules”) regarding Medicaid renewals and other processes that
must be applied in the Unwind period. The provisions of GIS 23 MA/03 remain in effect subject
to the updates provided in this GIS. The Unwind period refers to the period beginning April 1,
2023, through May 31, 2024. During this time, local districts will resume renewing Medicaid
eligibility, beginning with cases with coverage authorization due to expire June 30, 2023 and
ending with cases with May 31, 2024 “Authorization To” dates.

This GIS also discusses waiver of resource test in certain circumstances for certain classess during this period.

Click here for GIS 23 MA/14