CA SB1002

Requires the State Department of Health Care Services to seek federal waivers to use CalFresh eligibility information to determine or redetermine Medi-Cal eligibility for individuals under 65 years old who are not disabled.

Requires the State Department of Social Services to seek federal waivers to use Medi-Cal eligibility information to determine or redetermine CalFresh eligibility.

Mandates the State Department of Social Services to consult with stakeholders when implementing the CalFresh-Medi-Cal information sharing provision.

Authorizes implementation through all-county letters or similar instructions rather than formal rulemaking procedures.

Aims to streamline enrollment and eligibility processes for both programs, improve access to benefits, and reduce administrative burdens on county agencies and households.