What Families Need to Know about the Healthy Families Program Transition to Medi-Cal

July 26, 2012

In June 2012, the final state budget included a transition of all children enrolled in the Healthy Families Program into the Medi-Cal program. 

Here's What Families Need to Know: 

No Healthy Families Kids will be moved to Medi-Cal before January 1, 2013.

• For parents with children in Healthy Families, nothing about your child's coverage will change immediately
• You will receive a notice from the state at least two months before any change is made
• Individual transition dates will vary based upon where you live and your child's current health plan.  

Children will not lose health coverage.

While some families may be required to choose a new health plan or change their doctor, you child will continue to have health coverage. 

Healthy Families and Medi-Cal both remain open for enrollment.

Families can still apply for free or low-cost health coverage:

• Call 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669) or
• Visit www.healtheapp.net
• Find a certified application assistor (CAA) by visiting http://bit.ly/N1Dos6 

For more information on coverage options in your community, dial 2-1-1