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June 8, 2026
An Advocate’s Guide to Medi-Cal Services: An Invaluable Tool in the Fight to Protect Health Care Rights in California
Héctor Hernández-Delgado california
Despite the recent and upcoming federal and state cuts and threats to Medicaid (Medi-Cal), the program continues to be a lifeline for the 15 million low-income Californians who rely on it as their primary source of health care coverage. Medi-Cal is a vital component of California’s efforts to achieve…
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May 26, 2026
Immigrant Youth Access to Medi-Cal and Managed Care
Carly Myers and Jules Lutaba Fact Sheet
Medi-Cal eligibility and services are being cut back for some immigrants. These changes do not apply to youth under age 19, current and former foster youth up to age 26, or pregnant people, as they are exempt from this requirement. These cuts also do not apply to immigrants of…
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May 5, 2026
Medi-Cal 2030: Person-Centered, Accountable, Sustainable Principles
National Health Law Program (NHeLP) Fact Sheet
Medi-Cal 2030: Person-Centered, Accountable, Sustainable Principles outlines an equity-centered framework to guide the future of Medi-Cal. The principles call for a person-centered program that eliminates exclusions, removes discriminatory barriers, and guarantees comprehensive, culturally competent care across the lifespan. They emphasize designing policies, systems, and technology with and for members…
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April 30, 2026
An Advocate’s Guide to Medi-Cal Services
Fabiola De Liban, Amy Chen, Abigail Coursolle, Alicia Emanuel, Héctor Hernández-Delgado, T. Nancy Lam, Kimberly Lewis, Carly Myers, Alexis Robles-Fradet, Skyler Rosellini, Jasmine Young, Elizabeth Zirker, and Jules Lutaba Guide
NHeLP’s Medi-Cal Services Guide provides an in-depth description of some of the most important services covered in the Medi-Cal program, including prescription drug services, mental health and substance use disorder services, reproductive and sexual health services, gender-affirming services, among others. The guide seeks to help legal aid attorneys, health…
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April 22, 2026
FAQs on Medi-Cal Housing Supports for Transition-Age Youth and Former Foster Youth
Carly Myers Q&A
Medi-Cal managed care plans cover several housing supports for transition-age youth (TAY) and former foster youth (FFY) who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. These Community Supports can help youth find and apply for housing, pay for security deposits and other set-up fees, and maintain their housing. As…
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April 3, 2026
Medi-Cal Transitional Rent
Carly Myers Issue Brief
As of January 1, 2026, all Medi-Cal managed care plans are required to provide Transitional Rent to certain populations, pursuant to the BH-CONNECT initiative. Transitional Rent provides up to six months of rental assistance to eligible individuals and is intended to complement other housing supports and Enhanced Care Management…
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An Advocate’s Guide to Medi-Cal Services: An Invaluable Tool in the Fight to Protect Health Care Rights in California

Immigrant Youth Access to Medi-Cal and Managed Care

Medi-Cal 2030: Person-Centered, Accountable, Sustainable Principles

An Advocate’s Guide to Medi-Cal Services

FAQs on Medi-Cal Housing Supports for Transition-Age Youth and Former Foster Youth

Medi-Cal Transitional Rent