How can I apply for Medi-Cal?

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.

What documents do I need to apply for Medi-Cal?

Documents to Confirm Eligibility

• Social Security Number.
• Identity.
• Citizenship.
• Immigration Status.
• Income.
• Not Incarcerated.
• Minimum Essential Coverage.
• American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Can you apply for Medi-Cal at any time?

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. You can only apply for Covered California coverage on certain dates. To learn when you can apply, go to www.coveredca.comor call1-800-300-1506 (TTY 1-888-889-4500).

How long does it take to apply for Medi-Cal online?

about 30 minutes
Online: It takes about 30 minutes to sign up for Medi-Cal online through Covered California. You can also get a quote through our website. In person: California has hundreds of Medi-Cal enrollment centers and thousands of certified enrollers ready to help you apply for Medicaid.

Can you own a home and still qualify for Medi-Cal?

First, if you own a home, you can still qualify for Medi-Cal. California has one of the best health services in this regard because California does not ask that you sell your home and pay for your medical needs, but rather it will front all the medical bills for you while you are alive.

How much money can you make and still qualify for Medi-Cal?

According to Covered California income guidelines and salary restrictions, if an individual makes less than $47,520 per year or if a family of four earns wages less than $97,200 per year, then they qualify for government assistance based on their income.

How can I check my Medi-Cal eligibility?

Call Medi-Cal Directly You can also check on your Medi-Cal status by calling the Medi-Cal hotline at (800) 541-5555. If you’re outside of California, call (916) 636-1980.

Can I get approved for Medi-Cal?

Even though it can seem difficult to get approved for Medi-Cal, it is relatively simple to apply for it, as you can do it online , by mail, or in person. The easiest way to do it is online, as California’s streamlined application covers both Medi-Cal and other low-cost insurance options.

When can you apply for Medi Cal?

Anyone 65 or older is automatically eligible to enroll in Medi-Cal, as is anyone who is under the age of 21. People between those ages are eligible if they are the parent or a caretaker relative of a child under 21, but only if one or more of the child’s parents are deceased or doesn’t live with the child; or if the child’s parent is incapacitated;

How to apply for emergency Medi-Cal?

Know Your Legal Status. Although you don’t have to be a U.S.

Do I qualify for Medi-Cal?

To qualify for Medi-Cal for the aged, blind, or disabled, you must be over 65, blind or disabled as well as meet the residency requirements and pass the income and asset tests. There is more than one way to qualify for Medi-Cal for the aged, including: