Federal H.R. 1 cuts to Medi-Cal and CalFresh
Long Beach
Summary
Starting September, people aged 19 to 64 receiving CalFresh or Medi-Cal must document 80 hours a month of work, volunteering or school or lose benefits. Commissioners urged nonprofits and seniors to prepare volunteer and employment opportunities now.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Seniors who don't meet the requirement could lose food and health benefits starting September.
Nonprofits and food banks that could gain senior volunteers, and seniors who find compliant activities in time.
Low-income residents aged 19-64 who can't meet the 80-hour monthly requirement and risk losing food and health benefits.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 22, 2026
Federal changes starting January 2027 will narrow Medi-Cal eligibility, add work requirements, and cut CalFresh — with Long Beach's large Cambodian refugee and immigrant communities especially exposed. The Health Department must report back in 60 days with a local impact assessment and response plan.
Advisory Commission on Aging - Special Meeting - Jul 8, 2026
Starting September, people aged 19 to 64 receiving CalFresh or Medi-Cal must document 80 hours a month of work, volunteering or school or lose benefits. Commissioners urged nonprofits and seniors to prepare volunteer and employment opportunities now.
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