STARTING JANUARY 1, 2026, THERE WILL BE CHANGES TO MEDI-CAL ENROLL OR ACT NOW! Call the Aliados Health Benefit Helpline at (707) 789-7308 to speak with a Certified Enrollment Counselor free of charge!

KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATED

If you move or any of your contact information has changed, please contact your local county office or update your information on BenefitsCal.com. You may sign up to receive text notifications about your case by texting CALTEXT to 72422. Don’t miss out on important Medi-Cal updates regarding your case.
CHECK YOUR MAILBOX

Check your mailbox or P.O. Box for information regarding your Medi-Cal renewal packet or letters from your county office. A Certified Enrollment Counselor can assist with your renewal packet.
KNOW YOUR RENEWAL DATE

To renew your Medi-Cal, you can receive free assistance from one of our Certified Enrollment Counselors, go to your benefitscal.com account, or work with your local county Medi-Cal office.
KEEP GOING TO THE DOCTOR

Continue visiting your doctor and other medical appointments. Ask your provider for Telehealth and other options.
STAY INFORMED (CHANGES IN 2026)

Scan this QR code to visit the Aliados Health website and learn more about the most up-to-date Medi-Cal changes.

Changes in 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, California will freeze new full-scope Medi-Cal enrollments for adults who do not have satisfactory immigration status:

Individuals (19+ years old) who are not pregnant, who are undocumented, without an immigration status, or who are unable to verify their status.
Individuals (21+ years old) with Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Individuals(21+ years old) who are asylum applicants with work authorization, who have Pending Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, or who have Deferred Enforced Departure.
Individuals (21+ years old) who are Visitor/Student/Work Visa Holders.

Regardless of immigration status, income-eligible children and pregnant individuals can enroll in full-scope Medi-Cal and receive full dental benefits. Coverage is for the entire pregnancy and 1 year after the pregnancy ends.

Source: DHCS Medi-Cal Eligibility

Dental Benefits

Starting July 1, 2026, full dental benefits will no longer be provided to adult Medi-Cal members who have Unsatisfactory Immigration Status (UIS).

Immigration categories that will lose full-scope dental benefits include:

Individuals who are Green Card Holders or Battered Immigrants (non-VAWA categories) who are not exempt from or have not met the five-year waiting period.
Individuals who are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, paroled into the U.S. for less than one year, or are U visa applicants.
Emergency Dental Care (such as treatments for severe pain or infection and tooth extractions) will still be covered for everyone, regardless of immigration status.
If you are pregnant, you will continue to receive full dental benefits during pregnancy and up to 1 year after the pregnancy ends.

Source: DHCS Medi-Cal Eligibility

If you are already enrolled in full-scope Medi-Cal, you will remain covered (provided you complete the annual renewal)

Regardless of immigration status, income-eligible children and pregnant individuals can enroll in full-scope Medi-Cal and receive full dental benefits. Coverage is for the entire pregnancy and 1 year after the pregnancy ends.
If you lose your benefits, connect with a Certified Enrollment Counselor to explore your options. You may only be eligible for Emergency Medi-Cal and Pregnancy Medi-Cal starting January 1, 2026, but there may be other local programs you are eligible to enroll in.
If your coverage stops because of a late renewal or missing paperwork, you have 90 days to fix it and stay enrolled.

Medi-Cal Changes Fact Sheet

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For more information call
Aliados Health Benefit Helpline:

707-789-7308

Or visit our Community Outreach and Enrollment site for the closest Certified Enrollment Counselor to you.

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