- Unpacking the Unwinding: Medicaid to Marketplace Coverage Transitions Georgetown University 9/18/2024
- Medi-Cal to Covered California Enrollment Program Toolkit Covered CA 2/2026
- Medi-Cal to Covered California Automatic Plan Selection Crosswalk for Enrollers Task Guide 6/2026
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To move from Medi-Cal to Covered California, you must report the income change to your local county Medi-Cal office within 10 days because they manage Medi-Cal eligibility. After the county office updates your income and your Medi-Cal case is closed, they will often update your Covered California account for you, which may allow you to enroll in a new plan with a premium subsidy.Step 1: Report the change to your local county Medi-Cal office
- Contact your county social services or Medi-Cal office immediately. You can find a list of county offices on the DHCS website.
- You can report changes online through BenefitsCal.com or by calling your county office.
- Be prepared to provide proof of the income change, such as recent pay stubs or tax returns.
- Report this change within 10 days of the income increase.
Step 2: Wait for the county to update your case- The county office will process the change and determine if your income makes you ineligible for Medi-Cal.
- If you are found ineligible for Medi-Cal, the county office will close your case.
Step 3: Confirm your Covered California account is updated- Once your Medi-Cal case is closed, the county eligibility worker will often update the income information in your Covered California account to help facilitate your transition to a new plan.
- Check your Covered California account to see if your eligibility for subsidies has changed.
- If you have questions or don’t see the changes reflected in your account, call the Covered California Service Center at (800) 300-1506 for assistance.
- Resources & Links
- Comparison of Medi-Cal Benefits and Covered California Essential Health Benefits Health Law.org 12/2014
- The Medi-Cal Maze: Why Many Eligible Californians Don’t Enroll chcf.org 9/2021
- Can you get Medi Cal, Covered CA and Private Individual or Employer Group all at the same time? Visit our Dual Coverage Webpage
- Instant Covered CA and Direct Quotes
- Automatic Medi Cal when you get SSI Our webpage