{"id":392364,"date":"2023-07-13T23:13:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T23:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/?page_id=392364"},"modified":"2026-01-20T22:59:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T22:59:59","slug":"medi-cal-most-asked-questions-useful-links","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/medi-cal\/medi-cal-most-asked-questions-useful-links\/","title":{"rendered":"Medi-Cal \u2013 Most Asked Questions &amp; Useful Links"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"392364\" class=\"elementor elementor-392364\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3645d9c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3645d9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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menu-item-has-children menu-item-395173\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">About Us<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395169\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/about-human-services-agency\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Mission \/ Vision \/ Values<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-395175\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-sub-item elementor-item-anchor\">Publications<\/a>\n\t<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395176\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/annual-reports\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Annual Reports<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395177\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/publications-3\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">HSA Policies<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-396128\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/strategic-plan\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">HSA Strategic Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395178\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/publications\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Program Brochures<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395214\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/about-human-services-agency\/leadership-team\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Leadership Team<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395172\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/hsa-join-our-team\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Join Our Team<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-396544\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/hsa-data-and-information\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">HSA Data and Information<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395171\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/hsa-contact-us\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Contact HSA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-74\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Services<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-395039\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/locations-ways-to-apply\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Locations &amp; Ways to Apply<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-392290\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/hsa-services\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">List of Services<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-392292\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/topics-a-z\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Topics A-Z<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-392295\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/helpful-links-information\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Helpful Links &amp; Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-392297\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/how-do-i\/\" class=\"elementor-item\">How Do I?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-392300\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/partners-providers\/\" class=\"elementor-item\">Partners &amp; Providers<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-395080\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/disaster-resources\/\" class=\"elementor-item\">Disaster Resources<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-395084\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/emergency-resources\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Community Emergency Access Assessment<\/a>\n\t<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395083\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/disaster-resources\/survey-and-project-updates\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Survey and Project Updates<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395082\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/disaster-resources\/toolkit\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Resource Toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-392306\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/hsa-alert\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">HSA Alerts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-395487\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/hsa-news\/\" class=\"elementor-item\">News &amp; Events<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-396380\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/about-human-services-agency\/events\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Events<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395290\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/hsa-news\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">HSA e-Newsletters<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395488\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/social-media\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">HSA Social Media<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395489\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/media\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Media Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item 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elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395169\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/about-human-services-agency\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Mission \/ Vision \/ Values<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-395175\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-sub-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Publications<\/a>\n\t<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395176\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/annual-reports\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Annual Reports<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395177\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/publications-3\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">HSA Policies<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-396128\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/strategic-plan\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">HSA Strategic Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395178\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/publications\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Program Brochures<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395214\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/about-human-services-agency\/leadership-team\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Leadership Team<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395172\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/hsa-join-our-team\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Join Our Team<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-396544\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/hsa-data-and-information\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">HSA Data and Information<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395171\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/hsa-contact-us\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact HSA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-74\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Services<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom 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tabindex=\"-1\">Community Emergency Access Assessment<\/a>\n\t<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395083\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/disaster-resources\/survey-and-project-updates\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Survey and Project Updates<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-395082\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/disaster-resources\/toolkit\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Resource Toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-392306\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/hsa-alert\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">HSA Alerts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type 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What is Medi-Cal?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health coverage for California residents who meet eligibility requirements. Most applicants who apply through Covered California and enroll in Medi-Cal will receive care through managed health plans.<\/p><p>Medi-Cal has always covered low-income children, pregnant women, and families. When you complete a Covered California application, your eligibility for Medi-Cal will automatically be determined. You can apply for Medi-Cal benefits regardless of your sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status.<\/p><h3 role=\"heading\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><strong>2. What are the requirements to be eligible for Medi-Cal?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Medi-Cal has several different programs, so each person\u2019s circumstances are unique, but in general, anyone can apply. You must also be a resident of Ventura County, and willing to provide your Social Security number, immigration\/citizenship status, and have verification of identity. Your caseworker will let you know what other information needs to be provided, depending on the program(s) you are eligible for.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b92082a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b92082a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19b9256 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19b9256\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Useful Links<\/strong><\/h3><ul class=\"arrow-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/public-charge\/\"><strong>Resources to Help with Interpretation of Public Charge Rule<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/services\/Medi-Cal-For-Kids-and-Teens\/Pages\/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preventative Care for Kids &amp; Teens<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldcoasthealthplan.org\/provider-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Doctors Accepting Medi-Cal - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\"><strong>Doctors Accepting Medi-Cal<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dental.dhcs.ca.gov\/Members\/Medi-Cal_Dental\/Find_A_Dentist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Dentists Accepting Denti-Cal - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\"><strong>Dentists Accepting Denti-Cal<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Vision Care Providers Accepting Medi-Ca l - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\"><strong>Vision Care Providers Accepting Medi-Ca<\/strong>l<\/a>\u00a0<em>(Once you click on the link and create an account, you will receive a list of vision care providers to choose from who accept Medi-Cal)<\/em><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldcoasthealthplan.org\/for-members\/welcome-members-medi-cal\/pharmacy-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Pharmacies Accepting Medi-Cal - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Pharmacies Accepting Medi-Cal<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/services\/medi-cal\/eligibility\/Pages\/Medi-CalFAQs2014a.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Medi-Cal Benefits Frequently Asked Questions - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\"><strong>Medi-Cal Benefits Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/services\/ltc\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Long-Term Care Alternatives - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Long-Term Care Alternatives<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/topic\/health-plans\/cobra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"COBRA Information - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">COBRA Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coast2coastrx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Prescription Discount Card - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Prescription Discount Card<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"\/human-services-agency\/helpful-links-information\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Helpful Links &amp; Information for Community Resources - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Helpful Links &amp; Information for Community Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coveredca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Covered California - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Covered California<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmhc.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Department of Managed Health Care<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/human-services-agency\/medi-cal-data\/\"><strong>Medi-Cal Data<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38d39fe e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"38d39fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b81ce3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b81ce3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 role=\"heading\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><strong>3. How do I apply?<\/strong><\/h3><p>You can apply online on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/benefitsCal.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"http:\/\/benefitscal.com\/\" aria-label=\"BenefitsCal.com - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">BenefitsCal.com<\/a><\/strong> or by mail, phone, or in-person. Learn more at <strong><a href=\"\/human-services-agency\/medi-cal-how-to-apply\/\" aria-label=\"Learn more here\" data-uw-rm-vglnk=\"\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/medi-cal-how-to-apply\/\">Medi-Cal How to Apply.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h3 role=\"heading\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><strong>4. Where are your offices located and what are your hours of operation?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"\/human-services-agency\/locations-ways-to-apply\/#Site%20Locations\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Community Service Center offices - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/locations-ways-to-apply\/#Site%20Locations\">Community Service Center offices<\/a> are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with a worker, you may call 888-472-4463.\u00a0<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><h3 role=\"heading\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><strong>5. What verifications are necessary when applying for Medi-Cal?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Individuals applying for Medi-Cal must provide proof of:<\/p><ul><li>Social Security Number if you have one<\/li><li>California residency<\/li><li>Age<\/li><li>Income<\/li><li>Citizenship\/legal resident\/immigration status<\/li><li>Number of people in your household and tax filing status<\/li><li>Other health coverage<\/li><li>If you have a child with an absent parent, you may be asked to cooperate with the Department of Child Support Services for medical support<\/li><li>Medicare<\/li><\/ul><h3 role=\"heading\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><strong>6. Who qualifies for Medi-Cal?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Individuals who are potentially eligible for Zero Share of Cost Medi-Cal include those who are:<\/p><ul><li>A California Resident<\/li><li>In a household with Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for adults and 160% FPL for children.<br \/>Note: Income levels are different for pregnant women and disabled or elderly populations.<\/li><li>If you have questions about public charge and how receiving benefits might impact your immigration status, learn more about the <a style=\"text-align: var(--text-align)\" href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/public-charge\/\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Resources to Help with Interpretation of Public Charge Rule - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.venturacounty.gov\/human-services-agency\/helpful-links-information\/\">Public Charge Rule<\/a>.<\/li><li><p>As of Jan. 1, 2026,\u00a0<span style=\", myriad, sans-serif;font-size: 16px\">Some immigrants who used to qualify for full-scope Medi-Cal will no longer be eligible to apply. These changes affect undocumented adults and some immigrants with legal status. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/Medi-Cal\/Pages\/immigration-status-categories.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"FX\" data-uw-original-href=\"http:\/\/Information for Special Immigrant Populations\" aria-label=\"this chart shows which immigration categories are impacted - target website may not be available\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">This chart shows which immigration categories are impacted<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 role=\"heading\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><strong><br \/>7. Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Beginning January 1, 2026, undocumented adults may not apply for full scope Medi-Cal. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcs.ca.gov\/Medi-Cal\/Pages\/immigration-status-categories.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about the changes here<\/a>.<\/p><h3 role=\"heading\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><strong>8. What are the income standards for Medi-Cal?<\/strong><\/h3><p>The more income you have, the more you may have to pay as a Share of Cost (SOC) before Medi-Cal helps pay for your medical bills. If your income is too high to qualify for Medi-Cal, then you may be eligible for tax credits that are applied immediately to your monthly premium when you enroll in a health plan through other health insurance programs through\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coveredca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.coveredca.com\/\" aria-label=\"Covered California - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Covered California<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><h3 role=\"heading\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><strong>9. What are the property standards for Medi-Cal?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Beginning in 2026, <span class=\"\" data-huuid=\"15171048496933556158\"><strong>Medi-Cal reinstated asset limits for certain programs<\/strong>, setting them at $130,000 for an individual, plus $65,000 for each additional household member, up to ten people.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\" data-huuid=\"15171048496933554421\">This affects non-expansion programs for the Aged, Blind, Disabled, Long-Term Care, and those with a Share of Cost.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\" data-huuid=\"15171048496933552684\">For new applicants, assets must be reported now;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\" data-huuid=\"15171048496933555043\">current beneficiaries report at their next annual renewal after Jan 1, 2026, with key exempt assets including your home, one vehicle, household goods, and retirement accounts.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\" data-huuid=\"15171048496933555665\"><span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"8f3a074d-a883-42e4-a44a-2e23d6edfecd\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><h3 role=\"heading\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><strong>11. I am homeless could I still be eligible for benefits?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Yes, if you meet all the other criteria for Medi-Cal benefits. You will be asked to provide a contact address\/phone number, or you may use the Community Service Center address if you cannot provide an alternate contact.<\/p><h3 role=\"heading\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><strong>12. If I receive Supplemental Security Income\/State Supplemental Payment (SSI\/SSP) am I eligible for<br \/>Medi-Cal?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Yes, the State of California automatically provides Medi-Cal for SSI\/SSP recipients. You know you receive SSI\/SSP benefits if you receive your Social Security benefits on the first of the month. You do not need to apply for Medi-Cal separately. If you receive regular Social Security and receive your benefits on the third of the month or after, you must apply for Medi-Cal separately. See #3 above.<\/p><h3 role=\"heading\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><strong>13. If I am approved to receive benefits, how do I access them?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Medi-Cal benefits are accessed through a Benefit Identification Card (BIC). The BIC works much like any other insurance card. The medical provider will be able to tell whether you are eligible if you have other insurance that must be billed first and how much your Share of Cost (SOC) is if any. You should show your BIC anytime you receive medical services or prescriptions, even if you have a SOC. Always find out if the medical provider takes<br \/>Medi-Cal patients before you go for treatment.<\/p><h3><strong>14. What happens if my BIC card is not working?<\/strong><\/h3><p>The BIC may not work for various reasons, such as the card may not be active, or the requested services aren\u2019t a Medi-Cal covered benefit. You may call 888-472-4463 for assistance.<\/p><h3><strong>15. What if I have lost my BIC card?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Request a benefit replacement card through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/benefitscal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/benefitscal.com\/\" aria-label=\"BenefitsCal.com - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">BenefitsCal.com<\/a><\/strong> please allow about seven days to receive a new card in the mail, or go into your local office.\u00a0 If you have an urgent need, you may call 888-472-4463.<\/p><h3><strong>16. What if I don\u2019t think I am eligible can I still apply?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Yes, you may apply for Medi-Cal at any time.<\/p><h3><strong>17. I have questions about my Medi-Cal eligibility, who do I contact?<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Get information online 24\/7 at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/benefitscal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/benefitscal.com\/\" aria-label=\"BenefitsCal.com - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">BenefitsCal.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><li>Call 1-888-472-4463, 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday to speak with a Client Benefit Specialist.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>18. How much does Medi-Cal cost?<\/strong><\/h3><p>For many individuals who enroll in Medi-Cal, there is no premium, no co-payment and no out of pocket cost. 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