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Beginning January 1st, 2020 all income-eligible Californians up to age 26 are able to get FREE full-scope Medi-Cal, regardless of their immigration status.
Medi-Cal is California’s version of Medicaid, a health insurance program for low-income people. This expansion means that undocumented young adults can get the health care that they need to thrive!
Enrolling in Medi-Cal means you will have access to health services for FREE or at low cost, including preventive services.
DID YOU KNOW? #Health4AllYoungAdults is an expansion to the landmark legislation #Health4AllKids (also known as SB 75). Individuals aging out of Health4All Kids due to turning 19 can now continue receiving full coverage!
What types of medical services are covered?
General Medical Care
Annual Check ups
Family Planning
Dental Services
Mental Health Services
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services
Prescription Drugs
Vision
...and more!
Eligibility
- Individuals ages 19 up to 26
- Individuals who are undocumented*
- Individuals who are not yet enrolled in Medi-Cal
Not sure? Try this eligibility quiz to see if you qualify!
*individuals who have “unsatisfactory immigration status” for full-scope Medi-Cal or are unable to verify citizenship
- You are eligible, but no need to reapply!
- Individuals ages 19 up to 26 who were already enrolled in restricted scope Medi-Cal* were automatically enrolled in full coverage beginning January 1st.
- You should have received a letter in November from the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) with general information and in December from your country informing you that your benefits were changing to full-scope.
Not sure? Call your county welfare department to check on your case!
*Restricted scope Medi-Cal includes Emergency or Pregnancy Medi-Cal
- No, the Medi-Cal expansion for young adults is state-funded and not federally funded. It will NOT be counted in the public charge test.
- AND public charge changes are still blocked nationwide and not yet in effect! Learn more at protectingimmigrantfamilies.org or allinforhealth.org/public-charge/
- To find an immigration legal services provider who can help you assess whether public charge might impact you for reasons other than #Health4AllYoungAdults please visit https://ready-california.org/legal-service-directory/
For more eligibility information, check out this helpful chart from the California Immigrant Policy Center!
For FREE and confidential legal and health information, like Medi-Cal eligibility rules, call the Health Consumer Alliance at 888-804-3536
Young adults who were in foster care at age 18 or older qualify for free Medi-Cal coverage until age 26, regardless of income and immigration status. Visit www.coveredtil26.org for more information.
Additional Resources
Questions about Health4AllYoungAdults?
Questions about your immigration status and accessing health care?
- Contact an immigration advocate for free and confidential help in your area by visiting: bit.ly/immigrationhelp
- Immigration eligibility chart – Health program eligibility information for California immigrants (CIPC)
- Health Coverage Toolkit from All In for Health – includes Know Your Health Rights brochure in English and Spanish