Medi-Cal has changed: Here’s what you need to know Medi-Cal changes took effect on Jan. 1, 2026. For most Alliance members, coverage and benefits stayed the same. You can keep going to your doctor and using your health care benefits. If you need care from home, ask about telehealth options. Some members saw updates to their Medi-Cal. You can learn about these updates at www.thealliance.health/ mcc2026. If you are not sure if your Medi-Cal is active, call your county’s Medi-Cal office or check your status on www.benefitscal.com. Make sure to renew your Medi-Cal on time. Watch for a yellow renewal envelope in the mail from your county Medi-Cal office. Complete and return it before the deadline, or renew through the BenefitsCal website. If your contact information changes, update it right away so you don’t miss important updates. If your coverage ended because of missing paperwork or a late renewal, you have 90 days to submit your forms. This will restart your Medi-Cal without having to apply again. Alliance language assistance services Do you have trouble talking to your doctor? We can help! You do not have to use family or friends to interpret for you at doctor visits. The Alliance offers interpreting services in person and by phone. If you would like to get an interpreter or written information in your language, please call the Alliance Health Education Line at 800700-3874, ext. 5580. We have a special telephone line to get an interpreter who speaks your language. This is available at no cost to you. For the Hearing or Speech Assistance Line, call 800-735-2929 (TTY: Dial 711). For the most up-to-date information, visit the California Department of Health Care Services website at www.thealliance.health/DHCS-changes. 2 Living Healthy
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