California Medi-Cal renewal and coverage maintenance
California's DHCS continues to direct Medi-Cal members to update information and complete renewals so they can keep coverage.
California · Effective · Implementation Jan 1, 2026
What it is
- What changed
- California maintains renewal and member-action guidance for Medi-Cal coverage, including updating information, completing renewal forms when required, and responding if coverage ends.
- Why it matters
- A missed renewal can disrupt medications, home care, transportation, and other supports caregivers rely on even when the underlying care need has not changed.
- Who it touches
- Family caregivers, People receiving care, Businesses and agencies that must complyMedi-Cal members, family caregivers, older adults, disabled people, county eligibility workers
Sources
Last reviewed Jun 18, 2026. This is information, not legal advice; check the source for the current text.