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​​​​​​​Programs

The Medi-Cal Eligibility Division (MCED) is responsible for the development, coordination, clarification, and implementation of Medi-Cal regulations, policy, and procedures to assure Medi-Cal eligibility is determined accurately and timely by the 58 county human services agencies.

Express Lane

The Express Lane Enrollment Project is based on federal guidance designed to streamline Medi-Cal enrollment for CalFresh recipients.​​​​​​

Express Lane Webpage

Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program

The Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP) provides needed cancer treatment to eligible individuals diagnosed with breast and/or cervical cancer and who are in need of treatment.

BCCTP Webpage​

​Presumptive Eligibility

The Presumptive Eligibility (PE) for pregnant women program is designed for low-income California residents.

The Hospital Presumptive Eligibility (HPE)​ program provides individuals with temporary, no-cost, Medi-Cal benefits for up to two months.  

The COVID-19 Presumptive Eligibility Program allows individuals to seek the necessary diagnostic testing and testing-related services related to COVID-19.​

​​Former Foster Care Youth

Individuals who were in foster care at age 18 are now eligible for Medi-Cal until age 26.

Former Foster Care Youth Webpage 

​Medi-Cal Access Program

​The Medi-Cal Access Program (MCAP)  provides ​health insurance coverage to uninsured, middle income pregnant women.

Medi-Cal Access Program Webpage

​Health Navigators Project 

The Navigators Project allocates funding to Community Health Centers (CHCs) and Regional Clinic Associations (RCAs) to provide outreach, enrollment, and retention services. ​​

Health Navigators Project Webpage​​

​Mobile Optometric Services Program

The Mobile Optometric Services (MOS) Program provides California students free vision screenings, vision exams, glasses, and eye-wear fittings in school settings. 

MOS Webpage

Last modified date: 5/9/2025 1:08 PM