How To Get the Care You Need
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“myMedi-Cal: How To Get the Health Care You Need” tells Californians how to apply for Medi-Cal for no-cost or low-cost health insurance. You will also learn what you must do to be eligible for the program. This guide tells you how to use your Medi-Cal benefits and when to report changes. You should keep this guide and use it when you have questions about Medi-Cal.
Apply
You can apply for Medi-Cal at any time of the year by mail, phone, fax, or email. You can also apply online or in person.
- Single Streamlined Application
- Health Care Options (informed choices about Medi-Cal Managed Care) Managed Care Plans Directory (compare medical and dental plans in your county)
- e-Benefits California (Apply for Medi-Cal and other programs online)
- Essential Health Benefits
- Covered California
- Covered California Certified Enrollment Counselor or Insurance Agent (find help with Covered California enrollment)
Program Resources
- Local County Offices
- Temporary Exemption Form (Opting Out of Managed Care)
- Report or Change Private Health Insurance
- Office of the Ombudsman
- Transportation Services
- Medi-Cal Access Program
- California Children’s Services
- Genetically Handicapped Persons Program (GHPP)Early & Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment
- Medi-Cal Dental
- In-Home Supportive Services Program (IHSS)
Rights & Responsibilities
- Non-Discrimination & Language Access
- DHCS Discrimination Complaint Form
- Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal
- Personal Injury Notification (New Case) Form
- Personal Injury Program
- Estate Recovery
- Medi-Cal Fair Hearing
- Important Information for Persons Requesting Medi-Cal (MC219):
MC 219 (English)
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Contact
Medi-Cal Eligibility: (916) 552-9200
E-Mail:MCED@dhcs.ca.gov