California QHP to Medi-Cal Transition Counts Since 2016

California data tracks individuals transitioned from Covered California Qualified Health Plan eligibility to Medi-Cal enrollment. The dataset begins with the 2016 Quarter 4 report and is produced by the State of California to meet public reporting requirements. It includes clients in a Carry Forward Status after reporting changes that make them potentially eligible for MAGI Medi-Cal.

Use Cases

• Analyze quarterly trends in the number of individuals transitioned to Medi-Cal from Covered California QHP eligibility.
• Model eligibility changes using the Carry Forward Status indicator to forecast Medi-Cal enrollment.
• Assess the impact of policy changes by tracking transition counts over time since the 2016 Q4 baseline.

Strengths

• Data collection is mandated by California Welfare and Institutions Code 14102.5, ensuring consistent reporting.
• Provides a clear temporal baseline starting from the 2016 Quarter 4 report.
• Focuses on a specific policy mechanism: the Carry Forward Status for MAGI Medi-Cal eligibility determination.

Limitations

• The specific number of rows, columns, and individual data points is not provided.
• Lacks granular demographic or geographic details on the transitioned individuals.
• Data scope is limited to California's Covered California and Medi-Cal programs.

Provenance

Source

State of California

Collection Method

Administrative data from Covered California's QHP Carry Forward Status indicator, implemented in release 16.9.

Time Range

From 2016 Quarter 4 onward.

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

State of California, United States.