DHS ACL 03-49 – Newborn Enrollment, Referral Form Procedures, and Deemed Eligibility (October 6, 2003)

Reviews existing procedures for “deemed eligibility” for Medi-Cal for an infant born to a mother who is eligible for and receiving Medi-Cal. Infant is “deemed eligible” for Medi-Cal until her first birthday and should be enrolled without an application as long as the infant can be linked to the mother’s Medi-Cal. Letter introduces and explains the revised Newborn Referral Form (MC 330) form). [Download]