Medi-Cal Changes

Medi-Cal expansion – Youth and Older Adults

Medi-Cal is currently available to all people under the age of 26 or 50 years of age or older who meet all Medi-Cal eligibility criteria, regardless of immigration status. Income limits still apply. 

Medi-Cal expansion – Ages 26 through 49

Effective January 1, 2024, Medi-Cal will be available to all people between the ages of 26 and 49 who meet all Medi-Cal eligibility criteria, regardless of immigration status. Income limits will still apply.

For more information:

• Department of Health Care Services (DHCS): Ages 26 through 49 Adult Full Scope Medi-Cal Expansion 

Asset Limit Changes

Effective July 1, 2022, the asset limit increased. Some people are already eligible to a type of Medi-Cal called MAGI (Modified Adjusted Gross Income) Medi-Cal that does not consider assets. Older adults, along with blind or disabled individuals are screened for a different type of Medi-Cal with limits to how much property they can retain and still be eligible. The current Non-MAGI Medi-Cal property limits are:

• 1 person: $130,000
• 2 people: $195,000
• Add $65,000 for each additional person in the household.

Effective January 1, 2024, the asset limit will be eliminated for Non-MAGI programs.

For more information:

• Department of Health Care Services: Asset Limit Changes for Non-MAGI Medi-Cal 

Postpartum Expansion

Pregnant individuals will now receive 12 months of postpartum care. Once Medi-Cal eligibility is established, reporting a pregnancy will trigger protections to ensure coverage will continue regardless of changes throughout the pregnancy and 12 months after the end of the pregnancy. Medi-Cal will cover the full breadth of medically necessary services regardless of immigration status during this time.

For more information:

• Department of Health Care Services: Pregnancy