What is aid pending appeal?

If you receive a Notice of Action (NOA) from Medi-Cal or IHSS reducing or terminating a benefit or service that you are already receiving (including eligibility itself), in most cases you can continue to receive the benefit during the appeal process if you appeal within ten calendar days of receiving the NOA.

You should submit the appeal request in writing so that there is proof it was completed, and you may also wish to make a note on the appeal form or in your written request that you are requesting aid paid pending appeal. To avoid delays in the appeal process and ensure that your child receives aid paid pending appeal, it’s generally best to get your written appeal request submitted as soon as possible.

To learn more, see our article Medi-Cal Appeals.