NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 4, 2026San Diego
California Medi-Cal recipients must update contact information to maintain coverage
Medi-Cal recipients are required to update their contact information with their local county benefits office to ensure they continue receiving notices regarding their coverage status. While most individuals will not see changes to their benefits, the state is initiating a process to verify eligibility that requires active participation from enrollees.
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Failure to update contact information or respond to state correspondence may result in a loss of health insurance coverage for enrollees.
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organizationBenefitsCal“Online portal for managing benefits”organizationHealth Consumer Alliance“Provides free health benefit advice”personAlicia Emanuel“Attorney at the National Health Law Program”otherMedi-Cal“California's Medicaid program”organizationVisión y Compromiso“Trains community health workers”organizationNational Health Law Program“Provides legal expertise on health rights”personJack Dailey“Director of health policy at the Legal Aid Society of San Diego”personRosa López“Promotora in Long Beach”organizationLegal Aid Society of San Diego“Provides legal assistance for health benefits”