Medi-Cal eligibility: work or community engagement.
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Overview
This bill updates California’s Medi-Cal program to align with federal requirements regarding redeterminations and work/community engagement. It mandates that counties conduct Medi-Cal eligibility redeterminations every six months for eligible adults, a change from the current annual process. Additionally, the bill requires Medi-Cal recipients to demonstrate work or community engagement to maintain coverage, with certain exemptions outlined. The bill also includes provisions for streamlined communication and data collection during the redetermination process.
Key provisions
- Requires Medi-Cal counties to conduct eligibility redeterminations every six months for eligible adults, aligning with federal guidelines.
- Establishes a requirement for Medi-Cal recipients to demonstrate work or community engagement (80 hours of work or service, or half-time enrollment in an educational program) monthly.
- Includes exemptions from the work/community engagement requirement for specific groups, such as foster youth, Native Americans, and family caregivers.
- Allows for alternative methods of form delivery (telephone, online, etc.) for eligibility redeterminations.
- Requires counties to request data from managed care plans to verify beneficiary compliance.
- States the legislature’s intent to implement work or community engagement requirements to minimize administrative burden.
- Provides a process for short-term hardship exemptions related to hospitalizations, disasters, or unemployment.
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