Providers and Community Partners play a critical role in helping patients and clients keep their Medi-Cal coverage so they can access the care they need. This toolkit offers quick, practical guidance—including screening questions, reminders, and resources—to help providers and care teams support patients through the renewal process with confidence.

Use these tools and resources to guide conversations, identify patients and clients who may need help, and connect them to trusted support:

Social Media Graphics
Ready-to-use social media graphics to help you remind patients and clients about Medi-Cal renewals & encouraging them to take action before their coverage is at risk.

Medi-Cal Renewal Flyer
A printable flyer to share with your patients and clients that highlights key Medi-Cal renewal steps and where to get help.
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Text Templates
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ext message templates you can quickly send to patients and clients with simple reminders and links to help them complete their renewal.

Provider/Community Partner Talking Points
Downloadable talking points to support quick, effective conversations with patients and clients and help
identify those who may need assistance with their renewal.

Questions about patient and client coverage?

Where can I direct my patients and clients to renew their coverage?
BenefitsCal is your patients one-stop place to check their coverage and update their information.
Where can my patients and clients get additional help applying or renewing?
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) has a team of Certified Application Counselors who are fully dedicated to providing FREE Medi-Cal Application assistance.

Your Medi-Cal patients and clients can get local support here:

San Joaquin County:
• Asian Pacific Self-Development and Residential Association (APSARA): 209-944-1770
or 209-905-2777
• Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton: 209-444-5940 or 209-444-5907
• Community Medical Center: 209-373-2824
• Community Partnership for Families Dorothy L Jones: 209-444-5555
• Lodi Family Resource Center: 209-269-8262
• Tracy Family Resource Center: 209-229-4922

Stanislaus County:
• Parent Resource Center: 209-549-8193
• Hughson Family Resource Center: 209-883-2027

Alpine County Health and Human Services Agency:
• 530-694-2235

El Dorado Health and Human Services Agency:
• Placerville: 530-642-7300
• S. Lake Tahoe: 530-573-3200

Where can I learn more about the Medi-Cal renewal process?
Learn more through the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) at www.dhcs.ca.gov/medi-cal/keep

The Medi-Cal program is changing
Click below to visit Department of Health Services (DHCS) website and learn more about changes
that affect your patients and clients.

Timeline of Medi-Cal changes

January 2026

Older Adults and People with Disabilities

  • Asset Limits

Adult Immigrants

  • Enrollment Freeze

July 2026

Adult Immigrants

  • Loss of Dental Coverage

October 2026

Adult Immigrants

  • Immigration Status Changes

January 2027

Adults (age 19-64),

  • Work Rules
  • Six-Month Eligibility Checks
  • Less Time to Get Help Paying Old Medical Bills

July 2027

Adult Immigrants

  • Monthly Premiums

October 2028

Adults (age 19-64),

  • Copayments

Affected patients and clients will get letters by text, mail, or email. Make sure their contact information is updated so they don’t miss important notices.

Posted on May 12th, 2026 and last modified on May 29th, 2026.

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