Medi-Cal Eligibility and Covered California - 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.

Medi-Cal Health Coverage

Family

Citizenship/Immigration

Will the information I provide for health coverage be used to verify my immigration status?
What eligibility requirements will an undocumented person have to meet come 2014?
Does everyone on the application have to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national?
Will I qualify for health insurance if I am not a citizen or do not have satisfactory immigration status?
Will undocumented immigrants be eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal?
Where can I get information about becoming registered to vote?
Can people on H-1 visas, including those who have lived legally in the country for fewer than 5 years, enroll in Medi-Cal?
Can green card holders, including those who have lived legally in the US for fewer than 5 years, enroll in Medi-Cal?

Other

Covered California

Getting Help With Covered California

Financial Assistance

Last modified date: 7/21/2025 2:54 PM

​​​Medi-Cal Eligibility and Covered California - Frequently Asked Questions

Medi-Cal Eligibility and Covered California - Frequently Asked Questions