What It Is
Medi-Cal coverage gives millions of Californians access to affordable healthcare, including annual wellness exams, preventive screenings, medications, and other essential needs and services. Without healthcare coverage, an unexpected medical bill, accident, or illness can jeopardize your ability to work, take care of children and family members, or pay for housing.
How To Apply/Re-Enroll
Enroll before the December 31, 2025 deadline, apply here for assistance or call the We Are LA Hotline at (213) 584-1808. Caseworkers are available seven days a week.
Apply NowWhat To Know:
- If you are currently enrolled in Medi-Cal, NO MATTER YOUR IMMIGRATION STATUS YOU WILL STAY COVERED as long as you complete your annual renewal.
- If your coverage stops because of a late renewal or missing paperwork, you will have 90 days to fix it and stay enrolled.
- If you do not complete your annual renewal, you will lose Medi-Cal coverage and will
not be able to sign up again—except for emergency and pregnancy care. - Income-eligible children (0-18) and pregnant people can enroll in full scope Medi-Cal, no matter their immigration status. Coverage is for the entire pregnancy and one year after the pregnancy ends.
Why It Matters
Beginning January 1, 2026, only Angelenos who meet federal immigration requirements will be eligible to enroll in Medi-Cal. Certain adults who are undocumented and do not have a satisfactory immigration status will no longer be able to enroll in full scope Medi-Cal, even if they qualified before under state-funded programs.
