Missouri residents enrolled in Medicaid (MO HealthNet) or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) need to act fast to update their contact information, so they don’t risk losing health care coverage, say local public health officials. Residents who currently have health coverage through Medicaid or CHIP should watch their mailboxes for renewal notices or requests for information to determine eligibility. Over the next 12 months, letters will be sent out in chronological order based on members’ current renewal dates. For example, someone with a renewal date in June may receive a letter this spring, while someone with a renewal date in December may receive a letter closer to the end of the year. Residents must complete and submit these renewal notices to keep their health care coverage, if they are still eligible. “Everyone needs access to health and preventative care and expanded Medicaid coverage has made that possible for more residents and families,” says Dr. Marvia Jones,…