Posted on 11/30/2025 12:26:52 PM PST by artichokegrower
MAJOR CHANGES TO MEDI-CAL, CALFRESH AND COVERED CALIFORNIA FOR 2026
Key Changes to Medi-Cal/Partnership/CalFresh: January 1, 2026 begins the “Enrollment Freeze” for new Medi-Cal applicants based on their immigration status (more info below). If you already have Medi-Cal, you can stay covered no matter your immigration status. For these individuals, if they have a lapse of coverage for more than 90 days, they will not be able to have their Medi-Cal reinstated.
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What the hell. I thought Medicaid for illegals was coming to an end.
You could drive a Mack truck through that loophole. There are millions of illegals in this state who have been on Medi-Cal for years.
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/keep-your-Medi-Cal/Pages/Medi-Cal-Immigrant-Eligibility-FAQs.aspx
Prr the above, looks like illegals already enrolled are grandfathered in as long as they dobt let their coverage lapse.
Not sure how that works unless Sacramento is using the money’s fungible tactic.
Illegals who commit felonies, etc. can be deported.
Dude, you’re preaching to the converted. :-)
Just don’t hold your breath while you wait for Sacramento to cooperate.
While they’re at it, why don’t California taxpayers pay for SNAP for illegals since the Fed isn’t going to do that anymore.
How can their coverage lapse if they’re not paying premiums anyway?
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