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Jan 1, 2024: Medi-Cal for All
- Starting in 2024, all low-income California residents may qualify for full-scope Medi-Cal, regardless of age or immigration status. Apply here.
- Getting Medi-Cal does not affect immigration status. *(unless used for long-term, institutional care, like a nursing home)
It has been a year since the Biden Administration Public Charge regulation became effective. https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/dhss-public-charge-final-rule-goes-into-effect-on-dec-23
- The regulation confirms that getting CalFresh or Medi-Cal** does not affect your immigration options. **(unless used for long-term, institutional care, like a nursing home)
- For additional information on immigrants and benefits, refer to our Guide: https://keepyourbenefits.org/en/na/use-the-guide
May 1, 2023: Keep Your Medi-Cal
If you had Medi-Cal during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Medi-Cal renewals are no longer automatic.
- Look for renewal papers in the mail from your county.
- If you’ve moved, make sure the county has your current contact information.
Want to renew your Medi-Cal?
- Complete your renewal forms when you receive them,
- Contact your county social services agency, or
- Renew online at: dhcs.ca.gov
Getting Medi-Cal does not affect immigration status.*
- Use the Guide: keepyourbenefits.org/en/ca/use-the-guide
California residents, ages 0-25 years & 50+ years, may qualify for full-scope Medi-Cal
regardless of immigration status. Starting 2024, California residents of
any age may qualify for full-scope Medi-Cal.
*(unless used for long-term, institutional care)