How to apply for Medi-Cal

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What is Medi-Cal?

Medi-Cal provides health care coverage and services for California residents who meet certain eligibility requirements.

Who is eligible for Medi-Cal?

Medi-Cal covers low-income adults, families with children, seniors, people with disabilities, pregnant women, children in foster care, former youth in foster care through age 26, and undocumented youth through age 26 . Uninsured income jobs are eligible due to the Affordable Care Act. If you recently lost your health insurance due to job loss or reduced hours, apply now!

Who determines who is eligible?

Your local county Department of Social Services determines eligibility. For assistance, please call the office closest to you from the phone numbers listed below.

How do I sign up?

Medi-Cal enrollment is year-round. You can easily apply today online or by mail.

• By Mail: Download the application from the  California Department of Health Care Services. Submit your completed and signed application to your local county Department of Social Services office. See the locations and addresses listed below.
• Online through Covered California . The local County Department of Social Services office will then process your application and notify you.
• Online through MyBenefits CalWIN . The local county Department of Social Services office will then process your application and notify you.
• In person at the nearest local County Department of Social Services office. They will help you complete your application. See the locations and addresseslisted below.

or more information, you can also visit: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/ApplyforMedi-Cal.aspx

In-person application is not recommended during this COVID-19 outbreak.

Oficinas del condado de Santa Bárbara (Oficinas del condado de Santa Bárbara)  :

San Luis Obispo Oficinas del condado ( San Luis ObispoCounty Offices)  :