Why did I lose my Medi-Cal?


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Your Medi-Cal may be discontinued due to missed renewal paperwork, an increase in household income, changes in asset or immigration rules, or a system update.

You can check your status and get official details through the Medi-Cal Ended Information Page.

Common Reasons for Discontinuation

  • Procedural/Paperwork Issues: You missed your annual renewal deadline, or the state did not receive your requested income verification or updated address.
  • Income Changes: Your household income or employment earnings now exceed the allowed limit for Medi-Cal.
  • Administrative Shift: If you receive SSI, your case may have transferred to Social Security, showing as discontinued on local county websites even though coverage remains active.
  • Policy or Status Rules: Recent updates to rules regarding assets, age, or immigration status may have affected your specific eligibility category.

What You Can Do Next

  • Within 90 Days: If it has been less than 90 days since your renewal date or notice of discontinuation, contact your local county office immediately to submit missing forms and restore coverage without a gap.
  • After 90 Days: If more than 90 days have passed, you will need to reapply for Medi-Cal through BenefitsCal.
  • Explore Alternatives: If you no longer qualify, losing Medi-Cal opens a 60-day special enrollment window to transition to a low-cost plan through Covered California.