Medi-Cal Changes Effective January 1, 2026Recent changes were made to Medi-Cal eligibility for undocumented adults and certain other immigration statuses. (For more on immigration status and eligibility see here.) Effective January 1, 2026, there will be an enrollment freeze for "full-scope" Medi-Cal for undocumented adults ages 19+. Full-scope Medi-Cal is what we think of as regular Medi-Cal coverage.
Undocumented residents who are already enrolled in Medi-Cal will continue to receive full benefits unless they lose eligibility due to a procedural issue like failing to complete the annual renewal process. If someone loses eligibility, they will then only be eligible for restricted-scope Medi-Cal, which covers emergency services and pregnancy-related care. 
Applications submitted before January 1, 2026, will still be reviewed for full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility, so if someone is considering applying, they should apply soon.
If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Nitzel, Medi-Cal Program Manager at the Department of Social Services: [email protected]. People can enroll in Medi-Cal by mail, phone, or in person. See flyer for local phone numbers and additional information in English and Spanish Women, Infant & Children (WIC) Site UpdatesThe Cambria, Morro Bay, Nipomo and Paso Robles WIC sites have closed.
WIC services and benefits will continue. Families can count on nutrition support, breastfeeding help and all current benefits. WIC appointments, including lactation support are offered at the San Luis Obispo, Grover Beach and Atascadero clinic, along with remote/phone options for families who cannot travel.
New option for families! WIC will be at the SLO Food Bank Pantry, 1180 Kendall Rd., San Luis Obispo, beginning September 17th, every third Wednesday from 3 - 5pm. Families can visit in person, learn whether they qualify for WIC, apply on the spot, get a new WIC card, set up and learn to use the CA WIC app, and ask their bilingual nutritionist for tips.
Closure of Reproductive Health Program in Paso RoblesWhile the Paso Robles Public Health Clinic remains open, the Reproductive Health Clinic has closed.
Encourage clients in North County to continue reproductive care through the following options:
Again, the Paso Robles Public Health Clinic remains open. Appointments are still available for the following services:
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Free Medical Pop-Up ClinicA free SLO Medical Pop-Up Clinic provided by Vituity Cares is held on the second Sunday of every month. The clinic is for adults age 18 and older, no documentation or proof of financial eligibility required.
2nd Sunday of every month SLO Public Library, 995 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403. (Located alongside Shower the People’s Mobile Showers.) 12:30 - 3:30 pm FREE medical services for the underserved and unsheltered, including:
Looking for basic needs help?Contact an advocate or staff member at a Family Resource Center for support with non-medical needs such as food, clothing, shelter, parent education and navigating social services. A full listing of Family Resource Centers in San Luis Obispo County can be found here: https://sloparents.org/slo-frc-directory/
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Well Child Visits and Developmental Milestones
When young children visit their pediatrician routinely at well-child visits, their doctor monitors their physical and emotional well-being, prevents severe illness with vaccinations, and screens for any developmental delays. For a well-child visit schedule from CenCal Health to give to families, click here.
If a child is not being screened for physical and social-emotional delays, their parent/guardian can:
You can help by posting and sharing about the CDC Milestones app poster and by referring families to Help Me Grow (referral form here) and Early Start (800-456-4153) when appropriate.
If a child is not being screened for physical and social-emotional delays, their parent/guardian can:
- Use the CDC Milestones app to learn about key developmental milestones at each age
- Call SLO County Help Me Grow at 805-440-1878 for a free developmental screening using the ASQ (and the ASQ:SE for social-emotional concerns)
- Call Tri-Counties Early Start at 800-456-4153 if they have a concern about a potential delay and would like a full assessment. Click here to download a brochure about the process and reasons to refer in English and Spanish.
You can help by posting and sharing about the CDC Milestones app poster and by referring families to Help Me Grow (referral form here) and Early Start (800-456-4153) when appropriate.
The Health Access Training Project is a project of First 5 of San Luis Obispo County which advocates for quality programs and services to support children from prenatal to age five, ensuring that every child is healthy and ready to learn in school.