Full-scope Medi-Cal covers vital services that help families stay healthy. Valley News/Courtesy photo
Cassie N. Saunders
County of San Diego Communications Office
Starting Jan. 1, more Californians will be eligible for full Medi-Cal coverage. A new state law gives full Medi-Cal coverage to adults ages 26-49, regardless of immigration status.
“Expanding Medi-Cal to cover younger adults is desperately needed in such difficult financial times. Providing a safety net to our most vulnerable neighbors is incredibly important and builds the opportunity for [California residents] to thrive,” said Rick Wanne, Director of Self Sufficiency Services in the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency.
All Californians under age 26 and over age 50 are already eligible for full Medi-Cal benefits. Some of those who have previously been denied full Medi-Cal are now expected to be eligible.
