Medi-Cal is a Medicaid program that is part of the Affordable Care Act (Healthcare Reform) offered by your state. It provides affordable health insurance coverage to you if you cannot get insurance through regular Medicaid or private insurance.
This program can pay for prescription drugs and provide medical services such as:
- visits to healthcare providers (including physician and nurse practitioners)
- inpatient and outpatient hospital services
- emergency room visits
- lab tests and x-ray services
- medical supplies, equipment, prostheses, etc.
- physical, occupational, hearing, and speed therapy
- medical transportation
- nursing home care
- hospice care
- mental health services
- home health agency visits
- family planning services
To get program benefits, you should go to a healthcare provider that is part of the program’s network.
How do I apply?
To apply for this program, use the online application or print and fill out a paper application. If you have questions, you can call the Medicaid/Medi-Cal at: (800) 300-1506. For TTY, please dial: (888) 889-4500. You can also call your local state agency. In addition, to get more information about this program, you can also go to your state's
Health Care Exchange.
