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California Medicaid

undefined California Medicaid?


Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid health care program. This program pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Medi-Cal is supported by Federal and state taxes. Medi-Cal is a large program made up of many separate programs designed to assist Californians in various family and medical situations.

The California Healthy Families program has transitioned to the Medi-Cal Program as of January 1, 2013.

Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid health care program. This program pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Medi-Cal is supported by Federal and state taxes. Medi-Cal is a large program made up of many separate programs designed to assist Californians in various family and medical situations.

The California Healthy Families program has transitioned to the Medi-Cal Program as of January 1, 2013.

undefined California Medicaid?


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:

  • Pregnant, or
  • Be responsible for a child 21 years of age or younger, or
  • Blind, or
  • Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or
  • Be 65 years of age or older.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
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

*For households with more than eight people, add $6,836 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

undefined California Medicaid?


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

1-800-786-4346