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Board directs staff to study a Safety Net Bridge program to prevent gaps in Medi‑Cal and CalFresh access
Summary
The board directed staff to study a Safety Net Bridge program to keep residents connected to Medi‑Cal, CalFresh and essential services during anticipated eligibility churn; staff must return options and cost estimates in 45 days and a recommended plan in 90 days.
San Diego County supervisors directed staff on Nov. 4 to study options for a Safety Net Bridge program to address anticipated coverage gaps in Medi‑Cal, CalFresh and other benefit programs.
Vice Chair Monica Montgomery‑Stepp introduced the measure, saying the county faces a potential surge of disenrollments tied to new federal rules and administrative changes. The item directs staff to explore a range of measures — including co‑locating no‑cost…
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