Summary
State Medi-Cal dollars now pay for housing navigation, deposits and stabilization services for eligible homeless residents — up to three years of support per client — without direct cost to the city budget. Board members debated housing availability and whether the provider network is ready.
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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
These services draw on federal and state Medi-Cal funds rather than the city's general fund, potentially freeing local dollars for other homeless services.
Medi-Cal-eligible residents experiencing homelessness gain housing navigation, deposits and up to three years of stabilization support.
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