Governor Newsom Signs Into Law First-in-the-Nation Expansion Of Medi-Cal To Undocumented Californians Age 50 & Over, Bold Initiatives To Advance More Equitable & Prevention-Focused Health Care

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making California the first state in the nation to expand full-scope California Medical Assistance Program (Medi-Cal) eligibility to low-income adults 50 years of age or older, regardless of immigration status – a major milestone in the state’s progress toward universal health coverage.

The health care trailer bill, Assembly Bill (AB) 133, makes bold changes toward a more equitable and prevention-focused approach to health care through expanded behavioral health initiatives supporting California youth and people with severe behavioral health challenges, including those experiencing homelessness; extending Medi-Cal eligibility for postpartum . . .