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a. Receive an update from the County Departments of Health, Social Services, and Natividad on the County’s outreach, education, marketing, and Medi-Cal application assistance efforts to mitigate impacts from State and Federal policy changes on Medi-Cal; and
b. Provide direction to staff on future strategies to be implemented, as appropriate.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive an update from the County Departments of Health, Social Services, and Natividad on the County’s outreach, education, marketing, and Medi-Cal application assistance efforts to mitigate impacts from State and Federal policy changes on Medi-Cal; and
b. Provide direction to staff on future strategies to be implemented, as appropriate.
SUMMARY
On September 30, 2025, the Board of Supervisors received an update from County staff on recent State and Federal policy changes to Medi-Cal that impact Monterey County residents. Following this update, the Board provided preliminary direction and authorized up to $250,000 to develop and implement an outreach and media strategy to help residents apply for Medi-Cal, with a focus on supporting residents with Unsatisfactory Immigration Status enrollment before December 31, 2025. These funds supported a coordinated effort led by the Health Department in partnership with our Department of Social Services, Natividad Hospital, various community-based organizations, and media partners to inform residents about upcoming changes to Medi-Cal and support them in accessing care. The goal was to focus on Monterey County residents-particularly those facing barriers to accessing health care services-to help them enroll in Medi-Cal before major changes take place to the Medi-Cal program.
DISCUSSION:
On October 14, 2025, the Board of Supervisors received a second presentation outlining the
proposed areas of work and budget for the $250,000 allocation. At that time, the Board formally
authorized the f...
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