Agency Updates

FEB 7

COVID-19 Update

Starting in March 2020, individuals and families who were active on Medi-Cal remained enrolled in the program due to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). During the PHE, most Medi-Cal redeterminations were on hold and were not required to be processed.  However, the PHE may be ending soon, and Alameda County will need to start processing redeterminations for all individuals and families. If your contact information or household circumstances have changed, please update your information by contacting us today! This may help you keep your Medi-Cal coverage after the end of the COVID-19 PHE.

• If you currently pay a premium for the Medi-Cal Access Program (MCAP), the Optional Targeted Low Income Program (OTLICP) and are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19, click here.

• If you currently pay a premium for the 250% Working Disabled Program (WDP) and cannot pay your premiums, click here.

Agency Updates

FEB 7

Older Adult Expansion

Beginning May 1, 2022, Alameda County residents who are 50 years of age or older who meet all Medi-Cal eligibility criteria will be able to get full scope Medi-Cal, regardless of immigration status.

For more information, please view the Older Adult Expansion Flyer: English, Spanish, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Vietnamese, Tagalog, Farsi, Cambodian

Agency Updates

FEB 7

American Rescue Plan Act Postpartum Care Extension

Beginning April 1, 2022, pregnant individuals who are currently receiving Medi-Cal or newly eligible for Medi-Cal will receive an extended 12 months of postpartum Medi-Cal coverage.

Agency Updates

FEB 7

Asset Limit Increase for Non-MAGI Medi-Cal

Beginning July 1, 2022, the asset limit for Non-Modified Adjusted Gross Income (Non-MAGI) Medi-Cal programs increased to $130,000 for a household of one person and $195,000 for a household of two people. $65,000 will be added to the asset limit for each additional person up to a maximum household size of ten people. Non-MAGI Medi-Cal programs affected by the asset limit increase include health coverage programs for seniors (65+), individuals with disabilities, individuals who are in nursing facilities, and which include, but are not limited to the Medicare Savings Program, Tuberculosis Program, Dialysis Program, etc.

All individuals and families who qualify for MAGI Medi-Cal do not have an asset limit test and will not be affected by this change.