With major Medi-Cal eligibility changes taking effect in January 2027, CalOptima Health is investing $6.1 million in a countywide effort to help Orange County residents keep their health coverage.
The “Keep Your Medi-Cal, OC” campaign aims to reduce unnecessary coverage losses caused by paperwork mistakes, reporting issues, or uncertainty about eligibility.
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According to New Santa Ana, CalOptima Health’s board approved $6.1 million for two programs: a Community Enrollers Academy, administered by the Community Health Initiative of Orange County, and a two-year pilot tied to new work and community engagement requirements.
Separate from the academy, the pilot could distribute up to $4 million, with up to four organizations receiving $500,000 per year. For the academy, groups that complete the three-month training can seek grants of up to $200,000 over two years. The program is expected to begin in April 2027…