Impending changes to California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, are expected to make it harder for adults — especially undocumented adults — to retain, enroll in and qualify for Medi-Cal coverage, and to afford coverage and care.
Most of the federal changes under House Resolution 1, commonly referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” apply to adults on Medi-Cal, the joint federal-state health insurance plan for low-income Californians. They enact new work requirements, more frequent renewal rules and new copayments.
Most of the state changes under the state budget apply to undocumented adults. They restrict new enrollment, eliminate dental benefits and impose new monthly premiums…