Senate Bill (SB) 75: Full Scope Medi-Cal Coverage for All Children – Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find the most frequently asked questions for current and potential Medi-Cal coverage recipients. If you do not find an answer to your question, please contact your local county office from our County Listings page or email us at Medi-Cal Contact Us.
SB 75 – Frequently Asked Questions (downloadable)
SB 75 – Preguntas Frecuentes
General
- Why is my health coverage changing?
- What is full scope Medi-Cal?
- How will I get full scope Medi-Cal?
- What if I get a renewal packet before May 1, 2016? Will I still be able to get full scope Medi-Cal when the program starts?
- Will using full scope Medi-Cal make me a public charge?
- Will I pay monthly premiums in Medi-Cal?
- How much is 160 percent of the federal poverty level?
- How much are the monthly premiums?
- Will I pay co-payments when I am in a Medi-Cal health plan?
- Who will be my doctor when I am in a Medi-Cal health plan?
- How do I determine if my county managed care is operated by a single County Organized Health System (COHS)?
Vision (Eye) Care
Dental Services
California Children’s Services
- I have full scope Medi-Cal and I have a chronic medical condition. Will I be referred to California Children’s Services (CCS)?
- I get care through the California Children’s Services (CCS) program. Will that change?
- Will my California Children’s Services (CCS) be free of cost?
Mental Health Services
- Can I get Medi-Cal specialty mental health services from the county mental health plan?
- If I can’t get Medi-Cal specialty mental health services, are there other mental health services for me?