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AB-2161 • 2026

Medi-Cal: redeterminations and work or community engagement.

Medi-Cal: redeterminations and work or community engagement.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Bonta
Last action
2026-04-08
Official status
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 2.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details regarding the requirements of work or community engagement, nor does it mention any provisions for helping individuals find such activities.

Medi-Cal Redetermination and Work Requirements

This law changes how Medi-Cal reviews eligibility for the program and requires some adults to work, volunteer, or engage in community activities to maintain their benefits.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes how often Medi-Cal reviews whether someone is still eligible for the program.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who receive Medi-Cal benefits

Terms To Know

Medi-Cal
A government health insurance program for low-income people in California.
Redetermination
The process of checking if someone still meets the requirements to get a benefit or service, like Medi-Cal.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify which adults will be required to work or do community engagement.
  • Does not provide details on how people can prove they are working or volunteering.
  • The exact rules for what counts as acceptable work or community service have not been fully defined.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-08 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 2.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  2. 2026-04-08 California Legislative Information

    Coauthors revised.

  3. 2026-03-24 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  4. 2026-03-23 California Legislative Information

    From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.

  5. 2026-03-02 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  6. 2026-02-19 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

  7. 2026-02-18 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

Medi-Cal: redeterminations and work or community engagement.

Current Bill Text

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