​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​DHCS COVID‑19 Response​​​​

In collaboration with State and federal officials, DHCS is working with our program partners to ensure Medi-Cal beneficiaries have access to medically necessary COVID‑19 testing and care.​​​

​DHCS recently sent an announcement to its stakeholders clarifying the urgency of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers.​​

Providers​ &​ Partners​

Behavioral Health

The SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline​ is staffed 24/7 and is available t​o the public for anyone feeling stress due to the emergency: (800) 985-5990

    Eligibility

    ​Home and Community Based Services

    ​​Federal Requests & Waivers​​

    ​1135 Waiver Guidance

    ​Appendix K Requests

    DHCS has submitted Appen​dix K Requests for:

    • Appendix K for 1915c Waivers:  DDS
    • Appendix K for 1915c Waivers:  HCBA
    • Appendix K for 1915c Waivers:  ALW
    • Appendix K for 1915c Waivers:  HIV/AIDS
    • Appendix K for 1915c Waivers:  MSSP​​​​​
    • Flexibility for California Community Transitions​​ - Mar 26, 2020

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    How to Apply for Medi-Cal

    ​Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health coverage for low-income California residents. Most people with Medi-Cal pay no premium or co-payments. Medi-Cal and Covered California use the same streamlined application.

    In Person:

    Apply at your local county social services office, where you can get personal assistance completing your application.
    Please note that counties are available to serve the public but some local county social service offices may be closed temporarily for in-person services. You may contact the county using one of the other methods listed below.

    By Mail:

    Apply for Medi-Cal with a Single Streamlined Application , provided in English and other languages. Send completed and signed applications to your local county social services office.

    By Phone:

    For questions about your Medi-Cal eligibility or to apply over the phone, call your local county social services office.

    Online:

    Apply online at www.CoveredCA.com. Applications are securely transferred directly to your local county social services office, since Medi-Cal is provided at the county level. If you need additional help applying or have additional questions, you can contact a trained Certified Enrollment Counselor (CEC) for free. Search a list of local CECs or call (800)300-1506. 

    Learn more about applying for Medi-Cal.​​​​

    Last modified date: 3/27/2020 8:27 PM