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22-685 Medi-Cal News that Affects You and Your Patients
Health Net·CA·Provider News
Effective date
May 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Medi-Cal is expanding coverage to adults 50+ regardless of immigration status and will resume eligibility checks after COVID-19 emergency ends. Providers should expect more older adult patients and help current patients report changes to maintain coverage.
Action Required
Immediately: Front desk staff should inform Medi-Cal patients ages 50+ about expanded coverage eligibility and provide CalViva Health Enrollment Department number (877-618-0903). Train staff to remind patients to report changes in contact information, income, or household circumstances to county offices to maintain coverage when eligibility checks resume.