Medi-Cal Dental Coverage ChangesProposed Medi-Cal dental changes have been delayed for one year! The proposal to eliminate dental benefits for adults who are undocumented or have certain immigration statuses did NOT go into effect on July 1, 2026.
Hopefully the California Legislature will not pass this proposal next year, but people are encouraged to keep up on their dental care in case this benefit is eliminated in the future. If you have clients currently enrolled in Medi-Cal who are looking for dental care, please refer them to this list to view local dental providers who accept Medi-Cal: slocounty.ca.gov/findadentist. Medi-Cal Changes Effective January 1, 2026
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 was 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. 
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
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Free Medical Pop-Up ClinicA free SLO Medical Pop-Up Clinic hosted 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. More information here.
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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.
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/
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.