California Expands Medi-Cal to Adults 50 and Older, Regardless of Immigration Status

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California will extend Medi-Cal health care coverage to more than 185,000 residents 50 years and older, regardless of their immigration status starting May 1.

โ€œThis is an investment in our people, our economy, and our future,โ€ Gov. Gavin Newsom said in an April 29 statement.

This Medi-Cal coverage extension was a part of Assembly Bill 133, which was voted into law in July 2021, following Newsomโ€™s proposal to expand health care to low-income residents and address โ€œhealth disparities and inequities, especially among populations of colorโ€ during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the statement.

Medi-Cal currently provides low-income individuals under the age of 25 or above the age of 65, pregnant women, and those with disabilities with free or low-cost medical and dental care.

Until recently, Medi-Cal was only available for U.S. citizens in the state, except for refugees staying in the country temporarily.

โ€œWeโ€™re delivering concrete results for Californians, continuing to fulfill the promise of a Healthy California for All, and I encourage all those eligible to take advantage of these essential health services,โ€ Newsom said.

Looking forward, Newsom has also proposed expanding Medi-Cal coverage to about 700,000 people from ages 26 to 49, regardless of their immigration status by January 2024.

By Vanessa Serna

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