What does Medi-Cal cover?
Adults
Doctor Care
- Doctor visits
- Hospital and clinic visits (without staying in the hospital)
- Surgery (without staying in the hospital)
- Podiatry (foot doctor)
- Allergy treatment
- Dialysis and Hemodialysis (kidney treatment)
- Medical treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, etc.)
Dental & Vision
- Exams, x-rays, and cleanings
- Fillings and crowns
- Emergency dental services
- Root canals
- Dentures
- Dental implants
- Exams
- Eyeglasses
- Contact lenses
Dental
Vision
Medications
- Pharmacy services
- Up to a 100-day supply of many medications
Emergency Care
- Ambulance services
- Emergency room services
- Treatment for urgent medical or dental issues
Lab Tests
- Laboratory services (blood test, urine test)
- Imaging services (x-ray, MRI, mammogram)
Hospital Care
- Hospital services
- Anesthesiology (pain and sleep medicine)
- Surgery services
- Organ and tissue transplants
Rehab
- Physical therapy (move and feel better)
- Speech therapy (help with talking, understanding, or swallowing)
- Audiology (help if you can’t hear well)
- Occupational therapy (learn to do everyday activities)
- Acupuncture (therapy using fine needles)
- Cardiac rehabilitation (heart rehab)
- Pulmonary rehabilitation (lung rehab)
- Skilled nursing facility (a place to get better before going home)
Mental Health & Addiction
- Mental Health Services (help for your feelings and thoughts)
- Substance Use Disorder Services (help to stop using drugs or alcohol)
Rides
- Non-emergency rides by ambulance, van, or wheelchair van
- Rides for other Medi-Cal services
Wellness Care
- Regular check-ups to stay healthy
- Vaccines & Immunizations (shots)
- Help to quit smoking
Children
Doctor Care
- Doctor visits
- Hospital and clinic visits (without staying in the hospital)
- Surgery (without staying in the hospital)
- Podiatry (foot doctor)
- Allergy treatment
- Dialysis and Hemodialysis (kidney treatment)
- Medical treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, etc.)
Dental & Vision
- Exams, x-rays, and cleanings
- Fillings and crowns
- Emergency dental services
- Root canals
- Dentures
- Dental implants
- Exams
- Eyeglasses
- Contact lenses
Dental
Vision
Growth & Learning
- Speech Therapy (help to talk, understand, or swallow)
- Audiology (help to hear well)
Wellness Care
- Regular check-ups to stay healthy
- Vaccines & Immunizations (shots)
Medications
- Pharmacy services
- Up to a 100-day supply of many medications
Emergency Care
- Ambulance services
- Emergency room services
- Treatment for urgent medical or dental issues
Hospital Care
- Hospital services
- Anesthesiology (pain and sleep medicine)
- Surgery services
- Organ and tissue transplants
Mental Health & Addiction
- Mental Health Services (help for your feelings and thoughts)
- Substance Use Disorder Services (help to stop using drugs or alcohol)
Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Benefits added to your Medicare coverage:
Long-Term Care
- Skilled Nursing Facility (a place to stay for long-term medical care)
- Get nursing help and assistance at home
Medical Supplies
- Disposable Medical Supplies (glucose monitors, insulin delivery systems, blood pressure cuffs)
- Equipment and appliances (implanted hearing devices, pacemakers)
- Durable medical equipment (hospital beds, wheelchairs, oxygen, dialysis equipment)
- Orthotics (shoe inserts)
- Prostheses (false teeth, artificial arms and legs, heart valves)
Dental & Vision
- Exams, x-rays, and cleanings
- Fillings and crowns
- Emergency dental services
- Root canals
- Dentures
- Dental implants
- Exams
- Eyeglasses
- Contact lenses
Dental
Vision
Mental Health & Addiction
- Mental Health Services (help for your feelings and thoughts)
- Substance Use Disorder Services (help to stop using drugs or alcohol)
Rides
- Non-emergency rides by ambulance, van, or wheelchair van
- Rides for other Medi-Cal services
Pregnancy
Added to your Adult benefits:
Child Birth
- Prenatal (care when having a baby)
- Delivery and postpartum (care before, during, and after birth)
- Midwife services (help from a midwife)
- Doula services (help from a doula)
- Breastfeeding education (learn how to feed your baby)
Baby Care
- Your baby can be on Medi-Cal for two years after they are born
Family Planning
- Family planning counseling
- Contraception (birth control)
- Vasectomies and tubal ligations (surgery to stop pregnancy)
Medical Supplies
- Disposable Medical Supplies (blood pressure cuffs)
- Equipment and appliances (breast pumps)
- Durable medical equipment (hospital beds, wheelchairs)
More Care
Medi-Cal now offers services beyond basic health care.
Housing
- Get help to find and keep a safe place to live if you don’t have one.
- Fix your home to make it safe and easy to live in. Put in helpful things like ramps and grab bars and get rid of any mold.
- Get help with rent, electricity, and water bills.
Get Well
- Find a place to get better before going home from the hospital.
- Get help when you get home from the hospital with things like medical care, meals, and rides to doctor appointments.
- Find a safe place to stay and recover from substance abuse.
In-Home Care
- Get help if you take care of a family member and need short breaks.
- Get help with daily tasks like bathing, getting dressed, and grocery shopping.
- Learn skills to help you stay in your home, like how to manage your money or work with the government.
Food
- Get healthy food and coaching to help you eat better.
Older Adults
- Services to help you leave the hospital or nursing home and avoid a long stay.
- Get help moving to assisted living.
- Get wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, and other important medical things.
To find out if Medi-Cal covers a service, ask your doctor or health plan.
