Understanding Medi-cal Changes
Learn about H.R. 1 Impacts and How to Keep Your Coverage
The YMCA of San Diego County, in partnership with the Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans, is hosting free events across the region to raise awareness of upcoming changes to Medi-Cal requirements in 2027.
If you or someone you care for receives Medi-Cal, join us for one of our events to learn more about these upcoming changes and how you can stay covered! You can also connect with local services on-site. If you are a community advocate or support Medi-Cal members, learn how you can share these resources with your community!
What TO EXPECT:
- Learn about upcoming 2027 Medi-Cal policy shifts, including new work requirements, six-month eligibility checks, and future copayments.
- Discover practical steps and key deadlines to protect your healthcare benefits and prevent any gaps in coverage.
- Gain shareable resources and key insights to help inform your family, neighbors, and community networks about the incoming changes.
- Connect directly with local partner organizations that can provide support and help you navigate the system.
- Get your questions answered by health advocates to understand how these federal policy updates affect your household.
register for an event near you
Mark your calendar for one of the sessions below!
- Sept 19 | 11am-1pm: Border View Family YMCA, San Ysidro
- Oct 10 | 11am-1pm: Copley-Price Family YMCA, City Heights
- Nov 7 | 11am-1pm: Ronald Reagan Community Center, El Cajon
- Dec 9 | 6pm-7pm: Virtual Session, Zoom link provided
- Jan 9 | 11am-1pm: Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, Southeast San Diego
- Jan 30 | 11am-1pm: Escondido YMCA, Escondido
Registrants will receive a confirmation email with all the event details, including directions and public transportation options specific to your chosen location!
*If child care or translation services are needed, this must be indicated in your registration form at least 3 business days before the event.
MEDI-CAL Events
EVENT Times & Directions
BORDER VIEW FAMILY YMCA
IN-PERSON event
Saturday, SEPTEMBER 27 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a free Medi-Cal event at Border View Family YMCA, located at 3601 Arey Dr, San Diego, CA 92154.
Bus Routes
- Route 929 – Downtown/Iris Transit Center – Picador & Caminito Quixote stop
- Route 933/934 – Iris TC / Imperial Beach loop – Del Sol & Picador stop
- Use the MTS Trip Planner to plan your route or get directions on Google Maps
This event requires a YMCA facility waiver. Skip the line and fill out your waiver here!
COPLEY-PRICE FAMILY YMCA
IN-PERSON event
Saturday, October 11 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Join us for a free Medi-Cal event at Copley-Price Family YMCA, located at 4300 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105.
Bus Routes
- Route 1 – Fashion Valley/La Mesa – El Cajon Blvd & 43rd stop
- Route 215 – Mid-City Rapid Downtown/SDSU – El Cajon Blvd & 43rd stop
- Route 13 – Kaiser/24th St. Transit Center – El Cajon Blvd & 43rd stop
- Use the MTS Trip Planner to plan your route or get directions on Google Maps
This event requires a YMCA facility waiver. Skip the line and fill out your waiver here!
Escondido YMCA
in-person event
saturday, october 25 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Join us for a free Medi-Cal event at Escondido YMCA, located at 1050 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026.
Bus Routes
- Route 355/357 – El Norte Pkwy/Valley Pkwy – Broadway & Lincoln Ave stop
- Route 358/359 – N. Broadway, Country Club/El Norte Pkwy – Broadway & Lincoln Ave stop
- Use the NCTD Trip Planner to plan your route or get directions on Google Maps
This event requires a YMCA facility waiver. Skip the line and fill out your waiver here!
Ronald Reagan Community Center
in-person event
Saturday, November 8 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Join us for a free Medi-Cal event at Ronald Reagan Community Center, located at 195 E Douglas Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020.
Bus Routes
- Route 815 – El Cajon Transit Center/East Main St – E. Douglas Ave & El Cajon Library stop
- Route 888 – El Cajon/Jacumba – E. Douglas Ave & El Cajon Library stop
- Use the MTS Trip Planner to plan your route or get directions on Google Maps
Mira mesa Senior Center
IN-PERSON EVENT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Join us for a free Medi-Cal event at Verne Goodwin Mira Mesa Senior Center, located at 8460 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126.
Bus Routes
- Route 110 – Downtown/Mira Mesa – Mira Mesa Blvd & New Salem St stop
- Route 991 – UTC/Miramar College Transit Station – Mira Mesa Blvd & New Salem St stop
- Use the MTS Trip Planner to plan your route or get directions on Google Maps
This event requires a YMCA waiver. Skip the line and fill out your waiver here!
Virtual Zoom Session
ONLINE EVENT (ZOOM)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Join us for a free online event to learn about the new services available through Medi-Cal in San Diego County! This session will be held virtually through Zoom. A link will be sent to your email shortly before the event.
Questions? Contact Christie Yorty at cyorty@ymcasd.org
Please note: If you need help applying for Medi-Cal or have questions about Medi-Cal coverage, contact Self-Sufficiency services or the Access Call Center (1-866-262-9881). The focus of these events will be on new services for active Medi-Cal members who have a Medi-Cal Health Plan (Blue Shield Promise, Community Health Group, Kaiser Permanente, or Molina Healthcare).
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
about this event
This event is brought to you by the YMCA of San Diego County in collaboration with Kaiser Permanente, Blue Shield of California, Community Health Group, and Molina Healthcare. The sessions are designed to increase awareness of services available to Medi-Cal members and to support enrollment.
