Medi-Cal work rule gets more notice and time before anyone loses coverage
Counties must tell enrolled Medi-Cal adults about the work or community engagement rule and check conflicting data with them before denying or ending coverage, and people renewing stay covered through the 30-day period. The state may delay any change until the Legislature funds it.
Who it affects
Medi-Cal expansion adults subject to the work rule, and counties
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2161: Medi-Cal eligibility: work or community engagement.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.