If your friend is over 65, Medi-Cal may still extend coverage. If one one does not meet the income requirements, there is Medi-Cal with share of cost.
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/DoYouQualifyForMedi-Cal.aspx#:~:text=You%20can%20also%20get%20Medi,Under%2021
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