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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.

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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.

CalFresh Changes

Changes to the CalFresh Work Rules

Beginning June 1, 2026, some adults ages 18-64 who get CalFresh may need to meet work requirements to keep their CalFresh benefits for more than 3 months in a 36-month period, unless they are exempt. Find out more about these changes and work rules exemptions on the CalFresh Work Rules page. Learn how you can meet the CalFresh and Medi-Cal Work Requirements.

Changes to CalFresh Eligibility Requirements for Certain Non-Citizens

Beginning April 1, 2026, certain non-citizens such as, but not limited to, asylees, refugees, parolees, individuals with deportation or removal withheld, conditional entrants, and victims of trafficking will no longer be eligible to receive CalFresh benefits. However, they may be eligible for CalFresh if their immigration status changes to Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) and they meet all other eligibility requirements.

If a non-citizen is currently receiving CalFresh benefits, they will continue to receive benefits until their renewal, if they meet all other eligibility criteria.

Learn more about these changes.

Changes to Issuance of State Utility Assistance Subsidy (SUAS) to allow Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) Deduction

Beginning November 1, 2025, the State will implement a change in who will receive the SUAS in order to receive the SUA. This change may reduce or terminate some households’ s CalFresh benefits. Read more about these changes at Food and Nutrition. Apply or renew benefits online at BenefitsCal.com.

CalFresh Work Requirements Are Here! As of June 1, 2026, work requirements may apply when you apply or renew your benefits. Some adults ages 18-64 who get CalFresh may need to meet work requirements to keep their benefits for more than 3 months in a 36-month period, unless they are exempt. LEARN MORE

CHANGES TO CALFRESH ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN NON-CITIZENS Starting April 1, 2026, certain non-citizens will no longer be eligible to receive CalFresh benefits. However, you may be eligible for CalFresh if your immigration status changes to Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) and you meet all other eligibility requirements. LEARN MORE

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. To remain eligible to the Standard Utility Allowance deduction, ensure you report heating or cooling utility expenses if it is separate from your shelter cost. New households: This change will take effect at application. Existing households: This change will take effect at your next renewal. Visit the DPSS website for more information: https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/food/hr1.html

CalFresh ABAWD
CalFresh Non-Citizen Eligibility
CalFresh Webinars
CalFresh SUAS

Medi-Cal Changes

Beginning January 1, 2026, the State of California implemented new rules for Medi-Cal. Apply or renew at BenefitsCal.com . Set reminders for renewal dates.

Medi-Cal Dental Coverage Changes Effective July 1, 2026 Some customers aged 19 and older will lose dental coverage due to changes in eligibility based on immigration status. Don't wait! Schedule your dental appointments today and use your benefits before they end. Learn more

Medi-Cal Changes are Here! Find out what's new and why it matters! VISIT Our Medi-Cal Information page TO LEARN MORE

DID YOU MISS THE LIVE MEDI-CAL WEBINARS? WATCH THE RECORDINGS ANYTIME! DPSS HOSTED A SERIES OF MEDI-CAL PROGRAM WEBINARS REGARDING: ASSET AND PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS, COVERAGE UPDATES FOR ADULTS 19 AND OLDER WITH UNSATISFACTORY IMMIGRATION STATUS (UIS) IF YOU MISSED THE LIVE SESSIONS, ON-DEMAND ACCESS TO ALL MEDI-CAL WEBINARS RECORDING ARE AVAILABLE TO WATCH NOW! TO WATCH WEBINAR DPSS and Medi-Cal Logog

MEDI-CAL PROGRAM RULES ARE CHANGING Asset Limits are coming back! STARTING JANUARY 1, 2026, ASSET INFORMATION IS NOW REQUIRED TO DETERMINE MEDI-CAL ELIGIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS SUCH AS: Age 65 and older Disabled In need of Long-Term Care

Medi-Cal Dental Coverage Changes
Medi-Cal New Changes
What Medi-Cal Members Need to Know Webinar Recording
Medi-Cal Asset Limits

Helpful Videos

Watch these helpful videos to learn how these changes will affect your eligibility.

Resources

Access additional support including a collection of 211 services, community programs, and helpful tools, along with the latest updates and guidance related to HR 1 changes. These resources are available to help you stay informed and connected with the services that best meet your needs.

Keep Your Benefits Toolkit

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