Starting April 1, Californians who depend on Medi-Cal — the state’s Medicaid health care program — for their health care expenses will need to once again go through a redetermination process to renew ...

In a significant policy shift, California's Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed the reintroduction of an asset test for Medi-Cal eligibility, potentially impacting millions of residents. This proposal ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom presents his revised state budget during a news conference in Sacramento on May 14. (Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press) Millions of Californians who rely on Medi-Cal and In-Home ...

Medi-Cal, California’s complex, $174.6 billion Medicaid program, provides health insurance for nearly 15 million residents with low incomes and disabilities. The state enrolls twice as many people as ...

Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program, provides health insurance to adults, children and families with low incomes. To get Medi-Cal, you have to make less than about $1,800 per month if you're ...

6:46 p.m. June 2, 2025: A previous version of this article said primary homes could be considered in asset-test evaluations. Only second homes would be included. Millions of Californians who rely on ...

Facing higher healthcare costs, Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing adding an “asset test” for applicants for Medi-Cal and In-Home Supportive Services. The test would mean Californians would not be ...