Medi-cal
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Medi-Cal is a Medicaid public health program for California's low-income individuals and persons with disabilities.
Medi-Cal is one of the health care programs in the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Similar programs are available in every state government. Medi-Cal is financed equally by the state and federal governments.
Services for:
If you are recipient of one of the following public programs, you are automatically qualify for Medi-Cal.
• SSI/SSP
• CalWorks (AFDC)
• Refugee Assistance
• Foster Care or Adoption Assistance Program
Or meeting one of the following criteria
• 65 years of age
• Blind
• Disabilities
• 21 years old or younger
• Pregnant
• Skilled Nursing Home or Intermediate care home
• Limited Refugee Status
• Parents or relatives caring a child under age 21 if:
o Child’s one parent died or not living with a child
o Child’s parents cannot carry independent living
o Child’s parents lost a job or cannot work enough hours
• Breast Cancer or Cervical Cancer
If you believe you meet one of the criteria above, contact local county office or apply online at www.benefitscal.org.
