DHCS has reminded counties that women on Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women should have their PE period extended when they submit the required application. Currently, PE benefits last for up to two months beginning on the day of the PE determination. Individuals must submit a Medi-Cal application to continue receiving benefits beyond the PE period. The MEDS system automatically terminates PE benefits unless it notes a pending application. Counties must ensure that such transactions are posted to MEDS to continue PE benefits until they make a final eligibility determinatio.
MEDIL I 17-17 (October 3, 2017).