Eligibility

Undocumented Californians Newly Eligible for Medi-Cal Share Their Experiences

Michele Cordoba, Ana Fernández-Rockwell

This qualitative research study examined the experiences of previously ineligible adult undocumented immigrants as they navigated enrollment and began accessing health care services through Medi-Cal.

How California Made Almost Everyone Eligible for Health Care Coverage

September 5, 2024

Shaanth Nanguneri, Arfa Momi

Expanding Health Coverage

After 15 years of efforts and spending to expand access to care, an estimated 94% of California residents have health insurance. Find out how the state achieved this — and who remains left out.

Clearing the Path: Streamlining Enrollment in Covered California for Californians Transitioning from Medi-Cal

JoAnn Volk, Sabrina Corlette, Justin Giovannelli, Kevin Lucia, Edwin Park

Coverage Trends, Medi-Cal

This report examines the initial implementation of SB 260, which instructs Covered California to automatically enroll eligible Californians transitioning from Medi-Cal in a subsidized marketplace plan.

Medi-Cal Now Considers Income, Not Assets, of Enrollees

Medi-Cal, Expanding Health Coverage

What does that policy change mean for safety-net patients?

Centering Perspectives of Dually Eligible Older Adults of Color

Community Catalyst

Community Catalyst and the LeadingAge LTSS Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston partnered with community organizations in California to pilot the cocreation of a set of HCBS quality measures with dually eligible older adults of color.

State Works to Increase Access to Medi-Cal As Millions Seek Enrollment Renewal

January 4, 2024

Heather Stringer

Medi-Cal, Health Equity, Expanding Health Coverage

From the front lines of eligibility redetermination, a California Department of Health Care Services official shares insights and recommendations.

Celebrating a New Era in Health Coverage

January 2, 2024

Sandra R. Hernández

Expanding Health Coverage, Health Equity, Medi-Cal

California has removed immigration status as a barrier to enrollment in Medi-Cal — a policy change with profound implications for immigrant families and an inspiration to keep fighting for health equity.

Webinar: Equitably Identifying Individuals for Care Management: Strategies for CalAIM and Beyond

This webinar will explore how to develop eligibility strategies for care management supports and services in ways that prioritize equity and ensure that they are being offered to those who might otherwise be overlooked.

Medicaid’s Continuous Coverage Requirement Is Over. What’s Next for California?

Medi-Cal, Health Equity

Using best policies and practices, California has the opportunity to ensure that the Medi-Cal eligibility and enrollment system always prioritizes keeping people covered.

Presumptive Eligibility: Creating a Pathway to Ongoing Medi-Cal Coverage

Two studies point to opportunities for California to enhance presumptive eligibility and hospital presumptive eligibility so that both processes become pathways to ongoing Medi-Cal coverage.

Helping Californians Maintain Coverage After the Public Health Emergency

California’s success in avoiding unnecessary Medi-Cal disenrollment and smoothing transitions to other coverage will be crucial.

Newsom Proposes Health Coverage for Last Remaining Group of Uninsured Californians

January 24, 2022

Heather Tirado Gilligan

In his proposed state budget, Governor Gavin Newsom called for California to be the first state to remove immigration status as a barrier to eligibility for Medicaid, making health insurance accessible to all undocumented residents with low incomes.

We’re All in This Together

Sandra R. Hernández

Medi-Cal, Expanding Health Coverage, Health Equity

Since 2016, California has expanded Medi-Cal eligibility to include kids and young adults from low-income households, regardless of immigration status. Now the state has a golden opportunity to finish that job.

CHCF Commends First Step to Roll Back Public Charge Wealth Test, Urges Further Action

February 3, 2021

Yesterday President Joe Biden directed federal agencies to begin a review of the public charge wealth test for immigrants implemented under the Trump administration. In response, Sandra R. Hernández, MD, president and CEO of the California Health Care Foundation issued this statement.

Maternity Care and Paying for Maternity Services

Medi-Cal, Maternal Health

Learn about maternity coverage in Medi-Cal, including eligibility, covered services, and payment.