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Keep Your Benefits

Medi-Cal and CalFresh program rules are changing. New state and federal policies will impact eligibility, reporting, and renewal requirements. Staying informed and acting early can help you keep your benefits.

Medi-Cal Changes

Beginning January 1, 2026, the State of California will implement new rules for Medi-Cal. Apply or renew at BenefitsCal.com. Set reminders for renewal dates. Register for a Medi-Cal webinar to learn more.

What Medi-Cal Members Need to Know Changes to Medi-Cal are coming in 2026. Find out what's new and why it matters! VISIT Our Medi-Cal Information Page TO LEARN MORE. Medi-Cal and DPSS logos
CHANGES ARE COMING TO MEDI-CAL BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 DPSS IS HERE TO GUIDE YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY THROUGH OUR UPCOMING FREE WEBINARS. WHEN: REGISTER FOR WEBINARS MON 10/20 11am-12pm SPANISH 5pm-6pm ENGLISH TUE 10/21 11am - 12pm ARMENIAN 5pm - 6pm KOREAN WED 10/22 11am - 12pm ENGLISH 5pm - 6pm MANDARIN THU 10/23 11am - 12pm CANTONESE 5pm - 6pm SPANISH. REGISTER FOR WEBINARS. DPSS and Medi-Cal Logos.
CHANGES ARE COMING TO MEDI-CAL BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 DPSS IS HERE TO GUIDE YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY THROUGH OUR UPCOMING FREE WEBINARS. WHEN: REGISTER FOR WEBINARS MON 10/27 11am-12pm KOREAN 5pm-6pm ARMENIAN TUE 10/28 11am - 12pm ENGLISH 5pm - 6pm SPANISH WED 10/29 11am - 12pm SPANISH 5pm - 6pm CANTONESE THU 10/30 11am - 12pm MANDARIN 5pm - 6pm ENGLISH. REGISTER FOR WEBINARS. DPSS and Medi-Cal Logos.

CalFresh Changes

Starting November 2025, work requirements will return for many CalFresh customers under the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) policy. Apply or renew at BenefitsCal.com. Ask for an ABAWD exemption screening during application or recertification. Call 866-613-3777 to check if you qualify.

DPSS and CalFresh logos with produce background. Changes to Issuance of State Utility Assistance Subsidy (SUAS) to allow Standard Utility Allowance Deduction Effective 11/1/25, the State will implement a change as to which CalFresh Households (HH) will receive the State Utility Assistance Subsidy (SUAS) in order to receive the Standard Utility Allowance. This change may reduce or terminate some households’ CalFresh benefits. To remain eligible to the SUA deduction, ensure you report your heating or cooling utility expenses if it is separate from your shelter cost. New households: This change will take effect at application starting November 1, 2025. Existing households: This change will take effect at your next renewal. Visit the DPSS website for more information: https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/food.html
How To Keep Your Benefits Apply or renew early at BenefitsCal.com Set reminders for CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal renewals and recertifications Attend a Medi-Cal webinar for personalized guidance Follow DPSS on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok for updates Don't' wait , policy changes begin as early as November 2025. Keep the support that supports you!