Consumers should make sure their application information is current before renewal processing begins on October 8.

• Update now: Correct information that is inaccurate today or report changes that have already occurred.
• Wait until December: Report changes that are specific to 2027 eligibility, such as projected annual income (PAI). Updating PAI now could affect a consumer’s 2026 eligibility.

In short: Update information that is true today and wait until December to report changes that apply specifically to 2027.