Former foster youth (FFY) up to the age of 26 may be eligible for Medi-Cal under the Affordable Care Act, though CalHEERS has only recently implemented the proper software. DHCS issued a letter to clarify how to fix the situation for FFY who enrolled in a qualified health plan (QHP) through Covered California.
DHCS was to reach out to FFYs enrolled in a QHP about their potential eligibility for Medi-Cal, informing them that counties would evaluate for Medi-Cal. If the county verifies an FFY status, no further verification is required. FFYs can either elect to be enrolled into Medi-Cal coverage (under aid code 4M) until age 26, or they can enroll in unsubsidized Covered CA coverage. The county will assist FFY with disenrolling from a QHP after enrolling the individual into Medi-Cal. DHCS ACWDL 15-37 (11/30/15).