Medi-Cal changes for immigrants
The Department of Health Care Services page on 2026 and 2027 Medi-Cal changes tied to immigration status, including the enrollment freeze for some adults, dental changes and future premiums. A linked chart shows which changes apply to each status.
Your next step
Check the immigration status chart, and contact your county office before letting coverage lapse or reapplying.
Questions to ask
- Does the enrollment freeze apply to me or my family member?
- When is my renewal due, and what happens if I miss it?
- Will I need to pay a premium, and when?
If this one cannot help
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What this listing can tell you
State program information. Eligibility is decided by the county and DHCS, not by this listing.
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Official source & review
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/medi-cal/updates/medi-cal-changes/
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DHCS Medi-Cal changes page and immigration status chart read on 2026-10-22. Rules are changing on set dates in 2026 and 2027; schedule a review before each date.
What the official pages say
- Service area
- Not recorded.
- How to contact
- County office; Covered California help; online. Stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- Cost
- 'free or low-cost health coverage'; monthly premiums for some members starting July 1, 2027. Stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- Languages
- Site translate menu with 18 non-English languages. Not stated whether translations are official. Stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- How to start
- 'You can sign up online, by phone, by mail, or at a county office.' Stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- Stated limits
- Enrollment freeze since January 1, 2026 for some adults; current enrollees keep coverage if they renew on time; three-month window to re-enroll; children 0-18, pregnant people and certain former foster youth remain eligible regardless of status. Stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
Current openings and whether you qualify are not confirmed. Ask the organization.
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