LCHC is committed to ensuring our communities have equitable, culturally, and linguistically accessible information and resources regarding the Medi-Cal application and renewal for every Californian – regardless of race or immigration status.
Beginning on April 1, 2023 – California has restarted the traditional processes for determining the eligibility of Medi-Cal clients. During the COVID-19 pandemic, to avoid interruption in health coverage, Medi-Cal members did not need to determine their eligibility or reapply for medical. This was known as Federal “Continuous Coverage.”
What does this mean?
This means that Local Medi-Cal offices review each member’s eligibility once a year or when they report changes in their household. It is estimated that during this “flexibility period,” 2 to 3 million Californians may be disqualified from Medi-Cal if they do not update their information. Many will be eligible for other types of coverage, but we may need help making the transition.
