MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
24-072m Medi-Cal Expands Coverage to Adults Ages 26-49, Effective January 1, 2024
Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Effective January 1, 2024, Medi-Cal expanded full coverage to adults ages 26-49 regardless of immigration status in Imperial County, California. Healthcare providers may see an increase in Medi-Cal patients as individuals transition from county uninsured programs to full Medi-Cal coverage.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must verify Medi-Cal eligibility for all patients ages 26-49, including those previously uninsured or on restricted Medi-Cal. Front desk staff should update patient insurance information and reverify coverage. Providers must coordinate with county programs for patient data sharing through June 30, 2024. Contact Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley at 833-236-4141 for questions.