Medi-Cal Member and Provider Helpline
(800) 541-5555
Medi-Cal Members and Providers: If you have a question, need help, or need to report a problem, please call (800) 541-5555 (outside of California, please call (916) 636-1980) for our Telephone Service Center. DHCS' hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays. As a participant in the Medi-Cal program your feedback is important to us.
It’s helpful to have the following information available before you call us so we can get you to the right person faster:
1. The Medi-Cal Member’s beneficiary ID number
or
2. The last 4 digits of the Member’s Social Security Number
3. And the Member’s date of birth (2 digit month and 4-digit year) i.e. 12/1961
The Service Center can help with:
1. Learning how to apply for Medi-Cal
2. Learning about Medi-Cal services
3. Finding a health care provider
4. Filing a complaint
You can also find this information and more through our Medi-Cal Eligibility Frequently Asked Questions, If you do not find an answer to your question, please contact us at Medi-CalNow, or contact your local county office from our County Listings page.
If you would like to apply for Medi-Cal online, please visit the Apply for Medi-Cal webpage.
For questions specific to Medi-Cal Managed Care, please visit the Office of the Ombudsman webpage.
For questions specific to Mental Health Services, please email either the Mental Health Ombudsman or the DHCS County Support Office. You can also call 1-800-896-4042. TTY Line: 1-800-896-2512. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ( Except State Holidays and CA only)
As a participant in the Medi-Cal program your feedback is important to us. If you are a member or provider and would like to tell us about a problem with access to care, please email us here.
