About 300,000 Californians have lost Medi-Cal coverage since the state resumed eligibility checks. You have options if you get a notice about your coverage.
Your next step depends on how much time has lapsed since you lost your coverage, as stated on the official notification letter.If you are within the 90-day period, you should immediately fill out the yellow renewal packet, or supply any missing information, and send it to your county Medi-Cal office. If you lost the packet or sent the packet but still got disenrolled, call your local Medi-Cal office or go to your regular clinic or hospital to figure out the next steps.
If you are unable to send your information to your local Medi-Cal office due to accessibility issues and are running out of time, ask the office staff to accept your documents electronically or through the phone. If you are past the 90-day period, you will be required to reapply for Medi-Cal benefits. This means starting a new application entirely.Tatiana Fassieux, training and education specialist at Medicare advocacy nonprofit California Health Advocates, said people should remember that they have appeal rights.and appeal the loss of coverage. This will ensure that your benefits continue until the hearing is resolved.
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