Important: Beginning January 1, 2027, federal law requires more frequent renewals and new rules for some adults to keep Medicaid (Medi-Cal) coverage. For the latest updates on Medi-Cal changes, visit the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) website.
Once or twice per year, your county will conduct a review to determine if you and/or your family members continue to meet Medi-Cal eligibility requirements. This review process is called renewal.
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Your Local County Services Office will either send a letter saying you qualify for another year or a form requesting additional information. If you have not received anything from the county by your renewal month, contact your Local County Services Office to check on your and/or your family’s annual renewal status. Be sure to inform the county if your address has changed.
Step 2: If you are required to complete the Medi-Cal Renewal Form, please follow the instructions, fill out, and sign the form.
Step 3: Return the form along with any additional documents requested. All information must be completed by the deadline provided by the county, or you could risk losing your Medi-Cal benefits.
Step 4: Once your form is processed, the county will let you know if you and/or your family member(s) qualify for Medi-Cal for another year. In the meantime, you can continue to keep your doctor appointments and access Kaiser Permanente services as usual.
If you no longer qualify for Medi-Cal
If the county determines that you no longer qualify for Medi-Cal, contact your county office or start your enrollment at Covered California.
To check on your enrollment status, call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506.
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