Legislation · San Diego
Legislation in San Diego
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- High ImpactApr 1, 2026San Diego
San Diego County Activates CalFresh and Medi-Cal Eligibility Restrictions — 400K+ Enrollees Affected
Effective April 1, 2026, lawfully present noncitizens in San Diego County lost CalFresh eligibility, with an 80-hour monthly work requirement for most CalFresh adults starting June 1 and Medi-Cal work requirements taking effect January 2027. The changes affect approximately 400,000 CalFresh enrollees and 800,000+ Medi-Cal members in San Diego, overwhelming FQHCs with eligibility navigation needs as patients seek to maintain coverage.
Times of San DiegoRead - CriticalMar 3, 2026San Diego County
SD County Supervisors Vote to Overhaul Safety Net Program — 400K at Risk
San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to reform County Medical Services, the most restrictive safety-net program among large CA counties. H.R. 1 will strip Medi-Cal from an estimated 75,000 noncitizens in SD County starting Oct 2026, putting ~400,000 San Diegans at risk of losing coverage. Subcommittee will propose reforms within 60 days including eliminating property liens and expanding virtual applications.
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