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Frequently Asked Questions About CARES

  1.  How long will I have Health Coverage under CARES?

    • Once enrolled and approved, CARES participant will have coverage for 12 months.​

  2. When should I renew?

    • We recommend to renew within the 9th to 11 month under CARES. ​(Please don't wait last minute!)​

  3. Who is Eligible?

    • Contra Costa County Residents adults ages 26-49 who are undocumented and/or uninsured.​

  4. Is this Health Insurance?

    • No! It's a Preventative Health Care Program!​

  5. Is this program connected to the Federal Government?

    • No! This is not a public charge test.​

  6. Will this affect my immigration status?

    • No!​

  7. Will I pay any fees, copays, or application fees?

    • No!​

  8. Who is eligible for Full Scope Medi-Cal?

    • Ages 1-17​

    • 18-26 was added to Medi-Cal over the years

    • 50+ was added to Full Scope Medi-Cal on May 2022

    • For those ages 25 turning 26, they will still remain covered under Medi-Cal the Medi-Cal expansion of people ages 26-49 takes effect on January 1, 2024, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will continue existing state-funded full-scope Medi-Cal coverage for this group, even after the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) ends.

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