Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program. This is a public health insurance program which provides needed health care services for low-income individuals including families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, foster care, pregnant women..
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How Medi-Cal Works
Medi-Cal and Covered California use the same application. This means that once you apply, you’ll find out which program you qualify for. Some households qualify for both.
Find the Care You Need Based on Your Needs.
Covered California health insurance plans — and all health plans in the individual and small-group markets — are sold in four levels of coverage: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. As the metal category increases in value, so does the percentage of medical expenses that a health plan covers compared with what you are expected to pay in co-pays and deductibles.
Qualify Based on Your Income
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
- - CalFresh
- - SSI/SSP
- - CalWorks (AFDC)
- - Refugee Assistance
- - Foster Care or Adoption Assistance Program
- - CalWorks (AFDC)
Other Possible Qualifications
- - 65 and older
- - Blind
- - Disabled
- - Under 21
- - Pregnant
- - Residents in skilled nursing or intermediate care homes
- - people with refugee status for a limited time
- - Parents or caretakers of disadvantaged children under 21
- - People who were diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer
Based on Income
Qualify Based on Your Income
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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Based on Programs
Qualify Based on Programs You Use
- - CalFresh
- - SSI/SSP
- - CalWorks (AFDC)
- - Refugee Assistance
- - Foster Care or Adoption Assistance Program
- - CalWorks (AFDC)
Other Qualifications
Other Possible Qualifications
- - 65 and older
- - Blind
- - Disabled
- - Under 21
- - Pregnant
- - Residents in skilled nursing or intermediate care homes
- - people with refugee status for a limited time
- - Parents or caretakers of disadvantaged children under 21
- - People who were diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer
Medi-Cal Programs
Medi-Cal coverage is available for individuals and families, children and pregnant individuals.
Medi-Cal for
Individuals & Families
Depending on your income, you can get free or low cost health care.
Medi-Cal for
Children
Children under age 19 can get Medi-Cal, even if their parents don’t qualify.
Medi-Cal for
Pregnancy
Medi-Cal offers free or affordable programs for pregnancy coverage.
What do I Need to Apply?
Social Security Numbers
For applicants who have them.
Federal Tax Information
For the applicants who file taxes.
Immigration Documents
For non-citizens.
Employer and Income Information
For everyone in your family.
What You May Qualify to Get
Preventive Care
Enjoy free services, like well-baby visits and checkups.
Emergency Services
Ambulance and emergency room services.
Primary Care
Doctor visits for sickness, injuries or other concerns.
Dental and Vision
Teeth cleanings, fillings, eye exams and glasses.
Family Planning
Counseling, screening and family-planning services.
Prescription Coverage
Low-cost or free prescriptions.
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
Counseling and treatment are covered.
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