Eligibility & Enrollment
You and your family may be eligible for public health insurance. To find out, call our Eligibility & Enrollment Department to set up an appointment. For a list of accepted health coverage/insurance types and Sliding Fee Scale discounts, please see here.
Medi-Cal Coverage Changes
Several changes to Medi-Cal eligibility, coverage, and renewal requirements are scheduled over the coming months and years. Review the information below to understand how these changes may affect your health coverage.
Refugees & Asylees
The following changes may affect refugees, asylees, parolees, and some survivors of violence or trafficking.
Immigration Status
Effective: October 2026
Federal funding ends. California keeps your full Medi-Cal coverage for now.
What to Do: Watch your mail for updates. No action is needed at this time.
Coverage May Shrink
Effective: July 2027
If California does not extend funding, Medi-Cal may cover only:
- Emergency services
- Pregnancy-related care
What to Do: Contact our Eligibility and Enrollment Department to discuss your coverage options and available programs.
Adults Ages 19-64
The following changes may affect adults ages 19-64, including some undocumented individuals. Many people are exempt, including pregnant individuals.
Work Rules
Effective: January 2027
When renewing Medi-Cal, members will have to show at least one of the following:
- 80 hours per month of work
- Training
- Volunteer work
- Half-time school enrollment
- Monthly earnings of at least $580
What to Do: Respond to all Medi-Cal notices and submit proof by the deadline.
Past Medical Bills
Effective: January 2027
Medi-Cal may cover fewer medical bills from before you applied:
- Coverage for one month before application for some adults
- Coverage for two months before application for others
What to Do: Apply for Medi-Cal as soon as you need care.
Renew More Often
Effective: March 2027
Members will need to renew their Medi-Cal coverage every six months instead of once per year.
What to Do: Complete and return renewal forms on time.
Small Copays for Certain Services
Effective: October 2028
Some covered services may have copays of up to $35.
Important: Ravenswood Family Health Network and MayView Community Health Centers will not charge these copays.
What to Do: No action is required.
Undocumented Members & Others
This section applies to:
- Undocumented individuals
- Green card holders in their five-year waiting period
- Other affected Medi-Cal members
- Some changes do not apply to children or pregnant individuals
Do Not Let Your Medi-Cal Lapse
Effective: Now
If your Medi-Cal ends for more than three months, you can still apply for restricted Medi-Cal covering:
- Emergency services
- Pregnancy-related care
Additional assistance programs include:
- ACE (San Mateo County)
- PCAP (Santa Clara County)
What to Do: Renew your Medi-Cal coverage on time.
Leaving Your Health Plan
Effective: January 2027
Members will move from their current managed care plan to Regular Medi-Cal (Fee-for-Service).
- Members will not pay for coverage
- Some benefits remain available through July 2027
What to Do: Continue receiving care at Ravenswood and MayView and ask specialists whether they accept Regular Medi-Cal.
Dental and Monthly Premium Changes
Effective: July 2027
- Adult dental coverage may be limited to emergency dental services only
- Adults ages 19-59 may be required to pay a monthly premium of $30 or more
What to Do: Watch for notices explaining payment requirements and coverage options.
Youth Under Age 18
Gender-Affirming Care
Effective: October 2026
California will continue covering gender-affirming care for members under age 18.
Hormone treatments already started through Medi-Cal will remain covered until April 12, 2027 and are expected to transition to a state-funded program afterward.
What to Do: Continue attending scheduled healthcare appointments.
Need Help?
Ravenswood & MayView Eligibility Department
1842 Bay Rd East Palo Alto, Ca 94303 | (650) 330-7416
270 Grant Ave #102, Palo Alto, Ca, 94306 | (650) 330-7416
900 Miramonte Ave 2nd Flr Mountain View, Ca 94040 | (650) 330-7416
785 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale, Ca, 94085 | (650) 330-7416
525 Veterans Blvd, Redwood City, Ca, 94063 | (650) 330-7416
Your County Medi-Cal Offices
San Mateo County: (800) 223-8383
Santa Clara County: (408) 758-3600
Information current as of October 2026. Program dates, requirements, and policies may change.
Learn more at
dhcs.ca.gov .
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