Health and Employment Counseling Frequently asked Questions How long can I be enrolled in HEC?
You may be enrolled in the Health and Employment Counseling process for up to 9 months. At the end of 9 months you must be working to continue to receive your Medicaid coverage through the Medicaid Purchase Plan. The clock starts ticking on your 9-month period of enrollment when the Department of Health Services approves your Employment Plan. Important dates, including the start and end date of your HEC period, will be noted on the DHS approval letter that you will receive. In some circumstances, people may apply for a 3-month extension. If you participate in HEC and after 6 months are not yet employed, but think you could be soon, you may want to apply for a 3-month extension. You must apply for an extension before the end of the 7th month of HEC participation to prevent any gaps in your Medicaid coverage. You may participate in HEC two times within a five-year period, but your participation periods must be at least six months apart. NOTE: Any period of HEC enrollment, whether or not
