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Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program, offering free or low-cost health coverage to low-income residents, including families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Funded by both the state and federal governments, it covers a wide range of services, including hospital visits, doctor appointments, prescription drugs, and long-term care.

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Major Medi-Cal Changes Are Coming in 2027 — What Enrollees Need to Know

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The most significant changes to Medi-Cal in years are coming next year, and officials urge the 14 million Californians enrolled to prepare.
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What’s Changing in Medi-Cal: Work Rules, Renewals, and Benefits

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California Medi-Cal changes will bring new work requirements, eligibility checks, premiums, immigration rules and benefit updates. Learn what’s changing and how members can maintain coverage.
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California’s Medi-Cal Recipients Will Get Full Scope Dental Benefits for One More Year

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Lawful permanent residents on Medi-Cal can also keep existing comprehensive dental coverage until July 2027.
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Mothers in One Bay Area City Confront Medi-Cal’s Uncertain Future

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A group of mothers gathered recently in Redwood City, 30 miles south of San Francisco, to share concerns about looming cuts to Medi-Cal services.
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Patients in Koreatown Are Delaying or Dropping Health Care

Nicole Chang -
Changes in Medi-Cal eligibility along with rising health care costs are driving many in LA's Koreatown to delay or forego appointments.
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‘¿Qué va a pasar con nosotros?’ Trabajadores agrícolas migrantes dialogan con expertos en salud en Santa María

Julieth Gualtero Baquero -
Cerca de 300 residentes de Santa María acudieron el jueves 12 de febrero a un panel comunitario sobre los requisitos de elegibilidad y ciudadanía para Medi-Cal.
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‘What’s Going to Happen to Us?’ — Migrant Ag Workers Talk With Health Care Experts in Santa Maria

Julieth Gualtero Baquero -
Close to 300 residents of Santa Maria, in Santa Barbara County, turned out for a community panel on Medi-Cal eligibility and citizenship requirements.
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‘Paying More, Getting Less’ — America’s Flailing Health System

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47% of Americans believe they will not be able to afford health insurance coverage, care, and pharmaceuticals this year.
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Amid Federal Health Cuts, California Preserves Maternal Coverage

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While Medicaid maternal health access narrows nationwide, California is preserving and expanding care.
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Amid National Health Cutbacks, California Preserves Full Maternal Coverage

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Dec 4 | California expands maternal and reproductive health access through Medi-Cal and Family PACT, offering pregnancy, postpartum, midwife, doula, and family planning services to families — including undocumented households — even amid federal cuts.
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Millions of Californians Missing Out on Free Dental and Vision Care

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Although Medi-Cal fully covers routine eye exams, dental cleaning and checkups, many of the nearly 15 million Californians enrolled overlook these free services.
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