Dental Benefit Changes
Members who are pregnant or within one year after the end of pregnancy and with “unsatisfactory immigration status”
Your full dental coverage with HPSM Dental will continue until December 31, 2026.
Between January 1 and June 30, 2027, You will have full dental coverage through Medi-Cal Dental Fee-for-Service. This coverage will continue while you are pregnant and up to one year after the end of a pregnancy.
What happens after June 30 if more than a year has passed since the end of a pregnancy?
Starting July 1, 2027, you may keep your full dental coverage through Medi-Cal Dental Fee-for-Service, if you:
- Are pregnant or within one year of the end of a pregnancy. This coverage will continue while you are pregnant and up to one year after the end of a pregnancy.
- Are under the age of 19. This coverage will continue until your 19th birthday or up to one year after the end of a pregnancy, whichever comes later. Learn more
- Are between 19 and 26 and were in foster care on your 18th birthday. Learn more
Starting July 1, 2027, you will be covered for emergencies only through Medi-Cal Dental Fee-for-Service if more than a year has passed since the end of a pregnancy.
To notify Medi-Cal about a new pregnancy, delivery of a baby or change in immigration status, contact San Mateo County HSA.
To check if you have satisfactory immigration status and qualify for Full Scope Medi-Cal, review the Immigration Status and Changes to Medi-Cal Eligibility chart from the California Department of Health Care Services.
To report changes in immigration status or get more answers, contact San Mateo County HSA. Learn more by visiting How can I keep my benefits?
Learn more about the dental benefit changes that may apply to you
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Important changes are happening to Medi-Cal
Learn how to keep your Medi-Cal benefits and about the changes.