Does Medi-Cal offer Blue Cross?
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What insurance company is Medi-Cal?
Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program that provides medical services to low-income people at little or no cost. It is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
What other benefits can I get with Medi-Cal?
- Outpatient (Ambulatory) services.
- Emergency services.
- Hospitalization.
- Maternity and Newborn care.
- Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services
- Prescription Drugs.
- Programs such as physical and occupational therapy (known as Rehabilitative & Habilitative Services) and devices.
Does Medi-Cal cover health insurance?
Medi-Cal is health coverage, just like the coverage offered through Covered California. Medi-Cal provides benefits similar to the coverage options available through Covered California, but often at lower or no cost to you or your family.
How do I contact Blue Cross Medi-Cal customer service?
(800) 977-2273
Medi-Cal Rx Members and Providers: If you have a question, need help, or need to report a problem, please call (800) 977-2273 for our Medi-Cal Rx Customer Service Center (CSC).
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Who do I call about Medi-Cal?
The Telephone Service Center (TSC): 1-800-541-5555
The TSC is staffed by knowledgeable Medi-Cal telephone service agents who can assist providers with the following: Medi-Cal billing policies and procedures. Provider manual information. Correct completion of claims, Claims Inquiry Forms (CIFs) and Appeal forms.
What is the phone number for Blue Shield Medi-Cal member services?
Contact Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal
If you have any questions about your benefits or the cost for care you got from your doctor or hospital, please contact us. If you receive a bill for a service, please contact us. Phone: (800) 605-2556 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
How much is Medi-Cal monthly?
Medi-Cal monthly premium amounts have been reduced to $0.00 effective July 1, 2022. Monthly billing and collection of premiums for the Medi-Cal for Families program will no longer be required.
Can I go to any hospital with Medi-Cal insurance?
Emergency Rooms: As stated above, if you have an emergency and you cannot find a doctor right away, you can go to the emergency room at any hospital. If you show your BIC to staff at the emergency room, Medi-Cal will pay for the services you receive.
How do I check my Medi-Cal coverage?
How Do I Check My Medicaid Status? Contact your local county social services office to learn about your Medi-Cal status and eligibility. The California Department of Health Care Services has a full directory of each county's agency.
How much can you make and stay on Medi-Cal?
Most single individuals will qualify for Medi-Cal if there income is under $1,676 per month. Most couples will qualify if their income is under $2,267 per month. If you have disabilities, your income can be slightly higher. You can qualify for Medi-Cal even if you have assets.
Is Medi-Cal free?
Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program. This is a public health insurance program that provides free or low cost medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources.
What are the full scope Medi-Cal benefits?
Starting on January 1, 2020, a new state law gives full-scope Medi-Cal health care coverage to eligible young adults from age 19 until they turn 26. Immigration status does not matter. Full-scope Medi-Cal benefits include primary care, medicine, mental health, dental, and vision care.
Does California Medi-Cal cover dental implants?
Medi – Cal generally does not cover implants.
However, check out Dental for Everyone they have plans that will cover implants! Remember though, there is no free lunch. Insurance Companies have to take in more money in premiums than the pay in claims…
Can you have a car on Medi-Cal?
We tell them that this may not be necessary, in that Medi-Cal allows you to have more than one car. The first car is exempt if it is used for the benefit of the applicant/beneficiary, or if it is needed for medical reasons. You can declare the most expensive car as the exempt car.
Can I keep my doctor on Medi-Cal?
If your doctor agrees to keep seeing you as a patient and will work with your new Medi-Cal managed care plan, you may be able to continue seeing your doctor for up to 12 months. Be sure to read the Frequently Asked Questions for more detailed information about this or contact your Medi-Cal managed care health plan.
Do all pharmacies take Medi-Cal?
Almost all pharmacies in California are part of the RX network. This means you probably do not need to find a new pharmacy. But if you would like to see all RX pharmacies near you, please use the pharmacy locator on Medi-CalRx.dhcs.ca.gov.
How long does Medi-Cal coverage last?
Medi-Cal members must renew their coverage each year to keep their health care benefits. For most members, coverage is renewed automatically. Sometimes the county will send you a renewal form that you must review and return, along with any additional required information. Want to get started with Covered California?
Is Medi-Cal only for low income?
Medicaid income eligibility in California is based on household size. To qualify for free Medi-Cal coverage, you need to earn less than 138% of the poverty level, based on the number of people who live in your home.
How do I contact Blue Shield Covered California?
You may also call Blue Shield at (855) 836-9705 (PPO), (844) 250-2878 (HMO) or Covered California at (800) 300-1506.
What is the phone number for Health Net UC Blue and Gold provider?
For outpatient office visits, no referral is needed. For help, contact MHN Customer Service – 800-663-9355 – Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific time. A Customer Service Representative will assist if you'd like help finding a provider with availability.
How do I get emergency Medi-Cal in California?
1 – Go to the emergency room. If you are experiencing a true medical emergency, where your only choice is to go straight to the nearest hospital, then go. The hospital will provide you with the health care you need. Then, the hospital's billing department will assist you in applying for emergency Medi-Cal benefits.