Dental Benefit Changes
Members with “unsatisfactory immigration status” and who do not qualify for exceptions
Your full 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.
What happens to my dental coverage after June 30, 2027?
Starting July 1, 2027 you will have dental coverage through Medi-Cal Dental Fee-for-Service for emergencies only.
You may be able to keep your full dental coverage through Medi-Cal Dental Fee-for-Service, if you:
- Are under the age of 19. This coverage will continue until your 19th birthday. Learn more
- Are pregnant or within one year of the end of a pregnancy. Learn more
- Are between 19 and 26 and were in foster care on your 18th birthday. Learn more
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
Important changes are happening to Medi-Cal
Learn how to keep your Medi-Cal benefits and about the changes.