To be eligible for California Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of California, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $19,392 |
2 | $26,228 |
3 | $33,064 |
4 | $39,900 |
5 | $46,737 |
6 | $53,573 |
7 | $60,409 |
8 | $67,245 |
To apply online, please visit the Covered California online application portal.
For additional application information, visit the Apply for Medi-Cal page. You will be able to download an application form directly from the site.
You may also find out if you qualify through the Marketplace application.
Call or visit your local county social services office and ask for a Medi-Cal application. Visit the Medi-Cal website.
You may also phone the California Department of Health Services to obtain information Medi-Cal:
(916) 558-1784
TTY users can call:
916-445-0553