Important Medi-Cal Changes

Update as of September 9th, 2025

Good News: Medi-Cal is NOT changing for many people!

These people can keep Medi-Cal with dental and no premiums, regardless of immigration status:

Children (under 19 years old)
Current and former foster youth (under 26 years old)
Pregnant and post-pregnancy people (up to one year after the end of pregnancy)

What is Happening?

Starting January 1, 2026, adults 19 and older who have unsatisfactory immigration status will no longer be able to apply for Medi-Cal.

If you are already enrolled before January 1, 2026, you can keep your coverage as long as you stay active and renew on time.

To learn more about coming changes to Medi-Cal, read our blog post here or reference the Department of Health Care Services website.

What You Need To Do Now:

Enroll before January 1, 2026

Renew On Time!

You only have a 90-day grace period to complete your renewal once it’s due. If you miss the deadline:

Find out when your Medi-Cal renewal is due by calling the Medi-Cal Renewal line at 424-405-5909 or 888-999-7671.

How to Stay Covered:

Keep your contact information updated so you don’t miss important notices.
Watch your mail and respond to renewal packets or letters from your health plan or local county office.
Know your renewal date so you can go online or work with with Via Care to renew your Medi-Cal if you do not receive notifications.
Keep going to the doctor and other medical appointments.
Visit the DHCS website for updates.

Important Resources

Medi-Cal Enrollment

Do you qualify for Medi-Cal? You may be eligible for Medi-Cal if:

There are other circumstances where people qualify for Medi-Cal. Please talk to one of our enrollment specialists to see if you qualify

Cash Payment Available

Via Care also offers services for cash payment on a sliding fee discount. To learn more about our sliding fee discount schedule, please call us at (323) 540-5460.

Enrollment Assistance

Our dedicated enrollment specialists are here to simplify the insurance process for both current and prospective patients. We will help you complete the paperwork accurately and efficiently from start to finish. We are here to answer any questions you may have and ensure a simple enrollment experience.

Call us at (323) 540-5460 to make an appointment with an enrollment specialist.

Documents to Bring

To make sure you are ready for your Insurance Enrollment Appointment, please bring the following documentation to avoid delays with your application:

You will only need to provide proof of identity when you first apply, if you changed your name, or for new household members, like a spouse or new baby.

Confirmation of Identity

Any of the following are accepted:

California I.D./Driver’s License
Residency Photo I.D.
U.S. Passport, Consular of home country
Employment Authorization I.D.
Permanent Resident Card
Birth certificates and social security numbers for children

Documents to Confirm Household Income

Any of the following documents are accepted:

Last two consecutive pay stubs (last 30 days)
Most recent tax return (1040)
Unemployment or Disability benefits stubs or statements
Social security or veteran’s benefits stubs or award letter
Letter of Affidavit from employer, organization stating gross earnings or employment status

Contact Our Enrollment Team

Our enrollment team is here to help with checking your eligibility, submitting new Medi-Cal applications or renewals. We speak English and Spanish.

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