Medi-Cal Programs

Medi-Cal coverage is available for individuals and families, children and pregnant individuals.

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Medi-Cal for Individuals and Families
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Depending on your income, you can get free or low-cost health care. Learn More arrow_forward
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Medi-Cal for Children
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Children under age 19 can get Medi-Cal, even if their parents don't qualify. Learn More arrow_forward
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Medi-Cal for Pregnancy
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Medi-Cal offers free or affordable programs to start pregnancy coverage right away. Learn More arrow_forward
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How Medi-Cal Works

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Medi-Cal and Covered California use the same application. This means that once you apply using CoveredCA.com, you’ll find out which program you qualify for. Some households qualify for both.

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Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health coverage for California residents who meet eligibility requirements. Medi-Cal uses federal poverty level (FPL) limits of the current year to determine eligibility for its programs.

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  • CalFresh
  • SSI/SSP
  • CalWorks (AFDC)
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  • Refugee Assistance
  • Foster Care or Adoption Assistance Program

 

Learn more on the Department of Health Care Services website.

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  • 65 and older
  • Blind
  • Disabled
  • Under 21
  • Pregnant
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  • Residents in skilled nursing or intermediate care homes
  • People with refugee status for a limited time
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  • Parents or caretakers of disadvantaged children under 21
  • People who were diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer

Qualify Based on Your Income edit

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Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health coverage for California residents who meet eligibility requirements. Medi-Cal uses federal poverty level (FPL) limits of the current year to determine eligibility for its programs.

Qualify Based on Programs You Use edit

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  • CalFresh
  • SSI/SSP
  • CalWorks (AFDC)
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  • Refugee Assistance
  • Foster Care or Adoption Assistance Program

 

Learn more on the Department of Health Care Services website.

Other Possible Qualifications edit

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  • 65 and older
  • Blind
  • Disabled
  • Under 21
  • Pregnant
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  • Residents in skilled nursing or intermediate care homes
  • People with refugee status for a limited time
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  • Parents or caretakers of disadvantaged children under 21
  • People who were diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer

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Renewing Your Benefits

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Annually

To keep your Medi-Cal coverage, you’ll have to renew once a year on your original sign-up date. 

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When You Report a Change

You must report any household changes within 10 days to your local county social services office.

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If you're notified that you no longer qualify for Medi-Cal, call our service center within 60 days to see what your options are with Covered California. Contact Us arrow_forward

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Need help applying?

You can get help from a certified enroller right away. It’s always free and confidential. Talk to someone about your options and have them guide you through the process. You can enroll in person, by phone or online.

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