 [ Symptoms ] i have recently applied for medicaid but i am forced to wait 45 days before receiving an answer of eligibility if i buy a marketplace plan now while waiting for the answer from medicaid will i be able to get a refund on the marketplace plan if i am eligible for medicaid [ Disease ] you will not get a refund but if you apply through the marketplace and your annual earnings already qualify you for medicaid you will likely be instructed to apply for that program anyhow i suggest you call the 800 number on healthcare gov to discuss your situation and how best to proceed