How do I get Medi-Cal?

How do I get Medi-Cal?

There are many ways to qualify for Medi-Cal. Medi-Cal considers both your income and your medical problems. For information, call contact the following Department of Human Assistance Medi-Cal District Offices

Downtown Sacramento (916) 874-2256
East Sacramento (916) 874-3800
South Sacramento (916) 875-8100
Del Paso (916) 648-0894
Rancho Cordova (916) 875-8600
Elk Grove (916) 685-9273
Galt (209) 745-3484

For Other Medi-Cal Information (916) 874-2072

Can I get Medi-Cal if I am pregnant?
If you are pregnant and have a low income, you can apply for Emergency Medi-Cal. If you get Emergency Medi-Cal, services start right away. This means that you can get prenatal care. Call or visit a local clinic or hospital to apply. If you do not qualify for Medi-Cal, you may be able to get AIM. AIM stands for Access for Infants and Mothers. It is low-cost health care for pregnant women and their infants. To apply for AIM, call 1-800-433-2611.

Can I get mental health care if I have Medi-Cal?
Yes. If you need mental health care, call your County Mental Health Agency. You can also call the Medi-Cal Mental Health Care Ombudsman at 1-800-896-4042.

A100 – Pat Wright Building
1725 28th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Telephone: (916) 874-2256

C100 – Research Office
3960 Research Drive
Sacramento, CA 95838
Telephone: (916) 648-0894

D100 – Oak Park Office
3415 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Telephone:: (916) 875-2900

E100 – East Sacramento Office
2700 Fulton Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
Telephone: : (916) 874-3800

F100 – North Highlands Office
5747 Watt Avenue
North Highlands, CA 95660
Telephone: (916) 876-8000

Resources

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Federal government agency with information on Medi-Cal (California's name for Medicaid)
www.cms.hhs.gov

Health Care Options
Help with enrolling in or leaving a Medi-Cal managed care plan
1-800-430-4263 (many languages) 1-800-430-7077 (TTY)

Medi-Cal
State program with health care for people who qualify because of low or no incomes and/or costly disabilities
www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/default.aspx

Medi-Cal State Hearing
File an appeal if your health plan denies you the services you need 1-800-952-5253 (Spanish)

Medi-Cal Managed Care Ombudsman
Help if you have a problem you cannot solve with your health plan 1-888-452-8609 (many languages)

Medi-Cal Mental Health Care Ombudsman
Help with Medi-Cal mental health care services 1-800-896-4042 (many languages)