ENROLLMENT CENTER

Important Medi-Cal & Covered California Changes Coming in 2026

Serra Medical Group Enrollment Center Is Here to Help You Stay Covered

Don’t lose your health coverage because of missed paperwork or mailed notices.

Major Medi-Cal and Covered California changes are happening in 2026 and beyond. Many individuals and families will need to renew coverage, update information, or provide documents to remain insured.

Take Action Now

Need to apply, renew, or update your case? Our Enrollment Center can help — at no cost to you.

We provide step-by-step guidance for:

• Medi-Cal
• Covered California
• Other low-cost coverage options

Most Important Steps Right Now

• Update your address and phone number
• Open all Medi-Cal mail — especially the bright yellow renewal envelope
• Submit renewal forms before the deadline to avoid losing coverage

What’s Changing in 2026 and Beyond

Medi-Cal Renewals Are More Critical Than Ever

• If Medi-Cal needs more information to continue your coverage, you will receive a yellow renewal packet. It must be completed and returned by the deadline.
• Keeping your contact information current helps ensure you receive important renewal notices and avoid interruptions in coverage.

Covered California Renewals & Deadlines

• Members must review and update their applications during renewal to maintain eligibility and avoid unexpected costs.
• If you lose Medi-Cal, you may qualify for a Special En rollment Period through Covered California — but enrollment windows are limited.

Immigration Documentation Changes (Certain Cases)

• Beginning January 1, 2026, some adults applying for Medi-Cal may be asked to provide proof of immigration status. Eligibility rules vary, and alternative coverage options may still be available.

How Serra Medical Group Can Help

Medi-Cal Support

• New applications
• Annual renewals and redeterminations
• Help completing yellow envelope renewal packets
• Case updates (address, household, phone number)
• Assistance resolving notices or county document requests

Covered California Support

• New enrollments
• Renewal assistance and application updates
• Special enrollment after life changes (loss of coverage, moving, etc.)
• Plan comparisons and benefit education

Additional Support

• Screening for alternative low-cost coverage programs
• Help understanding letters and required next steps