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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 4.7§ 11389 Kin-Gap Medi-Cal Eligibility

§ 11389 Kin-Gap Medi-Cal Eligibility

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§ 11389 Kin-Gap Medi-Cal Eligibility

This law says that kids who get Kin-GAP payments automatically qualify for free Medi-Cal health coverage.

Key Takeaways

  • •Kids getting Kin-GAP payments don't have to pay anything for Medi-Cal.
  • •This is automatic - no extra forms or steps needed.
  • •It's based on a federal law that helps kids in foster care or with relatives.

Example

A kid living with their grandma who gets Kin-GAP money for care.

That kid will get free Medi-Cal because of this law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 11389 Kin-Gap Medi-Cal Eligibility

A child eligible for a Kin-GAP payment under this article is categorically eligible for Medi-Cal at no share of cost pursuant to Section 473(b)(3) of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 673(b)(3)). (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 559, Sec. 37. (AB 12) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Kin-GAP paymentMedi-CalSection 473(b)(3)federal Social Security Act

Related Statutes

  • § 11390 Kinship Guardian Calworks Exemption
  • § 10618.5 Calfresh Medi-Cal Enrollment Notice
  • § 11371 Kin-Gap Income Exclusion
  • § 11376 Kin-Gap Mental Health Services
  • § 11385 Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 11389.
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