By: Carly Myers
Executive Summary
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 to provide holistic support for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This issue brief reviews the service, eligibility criteria, authorization requirements, limitations, and implementation status of Transitional Rent.
