Starting January 1, 2026:

1. The State of California started requiring checking for assets when you apply or renew your Medi-Cal. Assets are things of value that you own.
2.  Some adults will no longer be able to sign up for full-scope Medi-Cal coverage based on their immigration status due to state budget changes in 2025.

Starting July 1, 2026

1. Some adults will stop getting full scope dental services as part of their Medi-Cal coverage. 

Starting October 1, 2026

1.  The federal government will change how some immigration statuses are classified for federally funded full scope Medi-Cal benefits.

Starting January 1, 2027

1. The federal government will require that some adults meet the new Work and Community Engagement rules to get or keep Medi-Cal.
2. The federal government will change how Medi-Cal covers old medical bills. Medi-Cal will pay for one month of past bills before you apply for adults without children. For all others, Medi-Cal will pay for up to two months of past bills. 
3. Due to California state budget changes, some adults will need to pay a small monthly premium to keep their full scope Medi-Cal. 

Starting October 1, 2028:

1. The federal government will require that some adults on Medi-Cal pay a small fee (called a co-payment) for certain services.

Individuals affected by H.R. 1– related program adjustments will be notified during intake interviews or at their next renewal/recertification appointment.

2-1-1 VITA & CalEITC Navigation​

Provides education on potential tax credits, including CalEITC, EITC, and YCT, while screening individuals for eligibility for free tax preparation appointments through VITA tax sites.​

Who may be eligible?​

Individuals may be eligible for VITA Free Tax Preparation Assistance, CalEITC, and other tax credits if:​

• Their income is within certain limits ($70,000 or below)​
• They are not using the “Married/Registered Domestic Partner (RDP) filing separate” filing status​
• They lived in California for more than half the tax year​

What is the EITC?



Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) are tax credits for working people who have earned a low to moderate income. You may be eligible to receive a cash refund or reduce the amount of tax you owe.​

There are two EITCs: the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The amount of CalEITC you get depends on your income and family size.​

Learn more: ​

• https://211sandiego.org/financial-assistance-tax-information/

"Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. This is a dedicated time to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to U.S. history." - continue reading at history.com

The National Women’s History Alliance, which spearheaded the movement for March being declared National Women’s History Month, has announced the women’s history theme for 2026 as, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future." Check out the goals and objectives here.

Resources and Events:

• Check out: "Women's History Milestones: A Timeline"
• Join a local, San Diego "Women's History Walking Tour"
• Meet Some of San Diego’s Remarkable Women Leaders

Ramadan

"The holy month of Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims on the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar all around the world and is a time of introspection. Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during daytime to remind themselves of those less fortunate and to strengthen their relationship with their faith. Muslims gather and take part in different activities, such as engaging in social events, feasts, prayers and acts of charity. During Ramadan, Muslims break their dawn-to-dusk fast with a community-focused meal called Iftar."

• Learn more about Ramadan
• San Diego Public Library Resources and Events

211 San Diego Community Calendar

211 San Diego has an upgraded Community Calendar where you can share your events for free.

To start submitting events, you must first create an account. Events that align with the inclusion requirements will be published.