Function, Purpose and Benefits

What is MEDS/CDB

MEDS/CDB provides a single, centralized, integrated file of all persons eligible for cash assistance, Medi-Cal and/or CalFresh in California. Included are:

  • All cash assistance recipients who are Medi-Cal eligible
  • Medi-Cal only recipients
  • General Assistance recipients
  • Persons in receipt of SSI/SSP
  • Entire CalFresh population
  • CMSP recipients
  • APTC recipients (for tracking purpose only).

Related Topics

Purpose of MEDS/CDB

Benefits of MEDS/CDB

Functions

Where MEDS/CDB Information Comes From

CalSAWS, CalHEERS and MEDS/CDB interface

MEDS/CDB Daily Update Process

Daily SSI/SSP Update

MEDS/CDB Renewal Process

MEDS/CDB Reconciliation

Benefits Identification Card (BIC) Issuance