WebCom Page HeaderMedi-Cal / Benefits Medi-Cal Benefits WebCom Page Navigation WebCom Page TitleWhat does Medi-Cal cover?Medi-Cal pays for the care to keep you and your family healthy. WebCom Page Main Content Adults Children Older Adults Pregnancy Adults Health Benefits for Adults (Age 19-64) Doctor Care Doctor Care Close modal Doctor visits Hospital and clinic visits (Outpatient) Surgery (Outpatient) Podiatry (Foot doctor) Chiropractic (Back doctor) Allergy treatment Dialysis and Hemodialysis (Kidney treatment) Medical treatment (Chemotherapy, radiation, etc.) See a doctor or specialist Emergency Care Emergency Care Close modal Ambulance services Emergency room services Treatment for urgent medical or dental issues Ambulance and emergency room visits Medications Medications Close modal Pharmacy services Up to a 100-day supply of many medications Low-cost or free prescriptions Dental & Vision Dental & Vision Close modal Dental Exams, x-rays, and cleanings Fillings and crowns Emergency dental services Root canals Dentures Dental implants Vision Exams Eyeglasses Contact lenses See a dentist and get glasses Lab Tests Lab Tests Close modal Laboratory services (blood test, urine test) Imaging services (x-ray, MRI, mammogram) Tests ordered by your doctor Hospital Hospital Close modal Hospital services (Inpatient) Surgery services Organ and tissue transplants Hospital stays, tests, and treatment Wellness Care Wellness Care Close modal Services to help you stay healthy Shots to stop you from getting sick (Vaccines/Immunization) Services to help you plan for a family Help to quit smoking Regular check-ups and shots Rehab Rehab Close modal 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) Get therapy for an injury or illness Rides Rides Close modal Non-emergency rides by ambulance, van, or wheelchair van Rides for other Medi-Cal services Rides to doctor, dentist, and pharmacy Mental Health & Addiction Mental Health & Addiction Close modal Mental Health Services (Special help for your feelings and thoughts) Substance Use Disorder Services (Get help to stop using drugs or alcohol) Talk to a therapist and get help Extra Benefits Medi-Cal now offers services beyond basic health care. Home 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 to recover from substance abuse. Support 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. Children Health Benefits for Children (Under age 19) Doctor Care Doctor Care Close modal Doctor visits Hospital and clinic visits (Outpatient) Surgery (Outpatient) Podiatry (Foot doctor) Chiropractic (Back doctor)) Allergy treatment Dialysis and Hemodialysis (Kidney treatment) Medical treatment (Chemotherapy, radiation, etc.) See a doctor or specialist Wellness Care Wellness Care Close modal Services to help your child stay healthy Shots to stop your child from getting sick (Vaccines/Immunization) Regular check-ups and shots Growth & Learning Growth & Learning Close modal Help with talking, understanding, or swallowing (Speech Therapy) Help if your child can't hear well (Audiology) Special services for your child Dental & Vision Dental & Vision Close modal Dental Exams, x-rays, and cleanings Fillings and crowns Braces (orthodontics) Emergency dental services Root canals Dentures Dental implants Extended dental benefits for children Vision Exams Eyeglasses Contact lenses See a dentist and get glasses Medications Medications Close modal Pharmacy services Up to a 100-day supply of many medications Low-cost or free prescriptions Emergency Care Emergency Care Close modal Ambulance services Emergency room services Treatment for urgent medical or dental issues Ambulance and emergency room visits Hospital Hospital Close modal Hospital services (Inpatient) Surgery services Organ and tissue transplants Hospital stays, tests, and treatment Mental Health & Addiction Mental Health & Addiction Close modal Mental Health Services (Special help for your feelings and thoughts) Substance Use Disorder Services (Get help to stop using drugs or alcohol) Talk to a therapist and get help Extra Benefits Medi-Cal now offers services beyond basic health care. Home 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 to recover from substance abuse. Support 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 Health Benefits for Older Adults (Age 65+) Doctor Care Doctor Care Close modal Doctor visits Hospital and clinic visits (Outpatient) Surgery (Outpatient) Podiatry (Foot doctor) Chiropractic (Back doctor)) Allergy treatment Dialysis and Hemodialysis (Kidney treatment) Medical treatment (Chemotherapy, radiation, etc.) See a doctor or specialist Medications Medications Close modal Pharmacy services Up to a 100-day supply of many medications Low-cost or free prescriptions Long-Term Care Long-Term Care Close modal A place to stay for long-term medical care (Skilled Nursing Facility) Get nursing help and assistance at home Get care at a nursing home or at your home Medical Supplies Medical Supplies Close modal Disposable Medical Supplies (glucose monitors, insulin delivery systems, blood pressure cuffs) Equipment and appliances (implanted hearing devices, pacemakers) Durable medical equipment (hospital beds, wheelchairs, dialysis equipment) Orthotics (shoe inserts) Prostheses (false teeth, artificial arms and legs, heart valves) Hearing aids Items like wheelchairs and hearing aids Hospital Hospital Close modal Hospital services (Inpatient) Surgery services Organ and tissue transplants Hospital stays, tests, and treatment Rides Rides Close modal Non-emergency rides by ambulance, van, or wheelchair van Rides for other Medi-Cal services Rides to doctor, dentist, and pharmacy Emergency Care Emergency Care Close modal Ambulance services Emergency room services Treatment for urgent medical or dental issues Ambulance and emergency room visits Dental & Vision Dental & Vision Close modal Dental Exams, x-rays, and cleanings Fillings and crowns Emergency dental services Root canals Dentures Dental implants Vision Exams Eyeglasses Contact lenses See a dentist and get glasses Wellness Care Wellness Care Close modal Services to help you stay healthy Shots to stop you from getting sick (Vaccines/Immunization) Services to help you plan for a family Help to quit smoking Regular check-ups and shots Mental Health & Addiction Mental Health & Addiction Close modal Mental Health Services (Special help for your feelings and thoughts) Substance Use Disorder Services (Get help to stop using drugs or alcohol) Talk to a therapist and get help Extra Benefits Medi-Cal now offers services beyond basic health care. 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. Home 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 to recover from substance abuse. Support 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. Pregnancy Health Benefits for Pregnancy (While pregnant and for one year after the baby is born) Doctor Care Doctor Care Close modal Doctor visits Hospital and clinic visits (Outpatient) Surgery (Outpatient) Podiatry (Foot doctor) Chiropractic (Back doctor)) Allergy treatment Dialysis and Hemodialysis (Kidney treatment) Medical treatment (Chemotherapy, radiation, etc.) See a doctor or specialist Childbirth Childbirth Close modal 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) Get care before, during, and after birth Baby Care Baby Care Close modal Your baby can be on Medi-Cal for two years after they are born Get health care for your baby Family Planning Family Planning Close modal Family planning counseling Contraception (birth control) Vasectomies and tubal ligations (surgery to stop pregnancy) Help and services for your growing family Rides Rides Close modal Non-emergency rides by ambulance, van, or wheelchair van Rides for other Medi-Cal services Rides to doctor, dentist, and pharmacy Hospital Hospital Close modal Hospital services (Inpatient) Surgery services Organ and tissue transplants Hospital stays, tests, and treatment Medical Supplies Medical Supplies Close modal Disposable Medical Supplies (blood pressure cuffs) Equipment and appliances (breast pumps) Durable medical equipment (hospital beds, wheelchairs) Items like breast pumps and wheelchairs Emergency Care Emergency Care Close modal Ambulance services Emergency room services Treatment for urgent medical or dental issues Ambulance and emergency room visits Medications Medications Close modal Pharmacy services Up to a 100-day supply of many medications Low-cost or free prescriptions Wellness Care Wellness Care Close modal Services to help you stay healthy Shots to stop you from getting sick (Vaccines/Immunization) Services to help you plan for a family Help to quit smoking Regular check-ups and shots Dental & Vision Dental & Vision Close modal Dental Exams, x-rays, and cleanings Fillings and crowns Emergency dental services Root canals Dentures Dental implants Extended dental benefits for pregnant women and children Vision Exams Eyeglasses Contact lenses See a dentist and get glasses Mental Health & Addiction Mental Health & Addiction Close modal Mental Health Services (Special help for your feelings and thoughts) Substance Use Disorder Services (Get help to stop using drugs or alcohol) Talk to a therapist and get help Extra Benefits Medi-Cal now offers services beyond basic health care. Home 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 to recover from substance abuse. Support 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. Apply for Medi-Cal You can sign up for Medi-Cal online, at a county office, by phone, or by mail. Apply Now Get Help with Medi-Cal County Office Call or visit your county office. 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