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.
Primary source
Times of San DiegoAffected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2026, April 1). San Diego County Activates CalFresh and Medi-Cal Eligibility Restrictions — 400K+ Enrollees Affected. Primary source: Times of San Diego. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/san-diego-calfresh-medi-cal-eligibility-wave-april-2026
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