Medi-Cal Expansion and CHP
Medi-Cal has expanded to all low income children, regardless of immigration status. Many of our current CHP members are now eligible for Medi-Cal. The CHP children eligible for Medi-Cal will no longer be eligible for CHP after December 31, 2016, or when they enroll in Medi-Cal Managed Care (if sooner).
Eligibility Criteria after the Expansion per 2016 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines
| Program | Household earnings |
|---|---|
| Medi-Cal | 0 – 266% of federal poverty level (up to $64,638 for a family of 4) |
| Kaiser Permanente’s CHP | 267 – 300% of federal poverty level or (between $64,639 – $72,900 for a family of 4) |
We want our CHP members to understand what the Medi-Cal expansion means for them, how to apply for Medi-Cal, and if interested, how, depending on geography, they may be able to choose Kaiser Permanente as a Medi-Cal plan and/or provider.
We are committed to minimizing member confusion and helping our Medi-Cal eligible members avoid a gap in coverage during this time of transition.
Member communications
- Transition kit cover letter and flier
- Member Reminder letter, 2 versions
- Member bill stuffer
Thank you for your continued support of Kaiser Permanente’s Child Health Program.
For your reference we have provided answers below to some of the questions we’ve received from you.
* Continued eligibility for the Child Health Program is not guaranteed. We reserve the right to close enrollment or change the Child Health Program’s eligibility requirements at any time.