Help with Medicaid (TX)

Hello, I am f23 and a SAHM mom with one child. I live with my (unmarried) child’s father. My child’s father provides all the income for the household, It’s just the three of us in our household. I became pregnant in October of 2022. I didn’t have any knowledge on Medicaid before I got pregnant.

My child’s father income has increased significantly since first applying. Recently, I became aware that we should’ve only been financially eligible for Medicaid from 10/2022-09/2023 based on income limits.

I reported the income change when he got the job. However, during renewal this year I realized I must’ve misread something because I selected salary $936 paid once a week became that’s how much his checks were averaging at the time. I want to clarify he is paid by the hour and works overtime weekly. His checks now range from $900-$1200 a week depending on the hours. I called and explained the situation and the lady I talked to was very nice about it. She didn’t say much about it other than changing it for me.

I’m confused because based on my research, It would’ve been over the income threshold even with my error but it was approved for over a year. Does anyone has advice or an explanation on that?

My other mistake was I moved 6-7 months ago and I didn’t know that you were supposed to report within 10 days. I also called and corrected that with the same lady and again she acted like it wasn’t an issue. As for the Renewal itself, I missed the deadline because I didn’t update the address and didn’t know until I received a text.

What happens next? I provided them with the corrected up-to-date information. Do I need to formally tell them I want it to end? To clarify the Medicaid has already been denied due to the deadline being missed and I’m in the 90-day reconsideration period. If I owe money how will that work considering I don’t have my own income. Will I go to jail for honest mistakes I corrected? I really need advice as it’s causing extreme anxiety. I don’t want to renew if I’m not eligible I just want to rectify the situation but uncertain on the outcome. If I have to repay that is understandable but I’m afraid of legal actions.

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