What is another name for Medi-Cal?

Is Covered California same as Medi-Cal?

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 know if I have Medi-Cal coverage?

You can visit your local county human services office. You can use your information to confirm your Medi-Cal eligibility and get a temporary identification card.

What are the different types of Medi-Cal?

Are Medicaid and Medi-Cal the same?

Medi-Cal is the same as Medicaid in California. It is a Federal and state-supported form of insurance that pays for various medical services for California residents with limited income and resources.

Is Medi-Cal same as Medi Care?

No. Medicare and Medi-Cal are two separate programs for health care coverage. Medicare is available nationally to cover seniors and people under the age of 65 with certain disabilities. Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program, covering low-income individuals and families in California.

Does Blue Shield have a Medi-Cal plan?

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan currently serves Medi-Cal members in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. In Los Angeles County, we are contracted with L.A. Care Health Plan. In San Diego County, we are contracted with the Department of Health Care Services.

Is Medi-Cal free?

Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health coverage for California residents who meet eligibility requirements. Medi-Cal uses federal poverty level limits of the current year to determine eligibility for its programs.

Is Blue California Medicaid?

Coverage that is all about you. At Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, we know that health care is more than a doctor's visit. That's why we provide extra care and support. We offer Medi-Cal in Los Angeles and San Diego counties and have many doctors to choose from.

Who funds Medi-Cal in California?

Medi‑Cal provides health care coverage to over 14 million Californians with low incomes. As a joint state‑federal program, costs are shared between the federal and state as well as local governments.

What is Orange County Medi-Cal called?

Welcome to CalOptima Medi-Cal

It covers families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, foster care children, pregnant women, and low-income people with specific diseases. CalOptima provides health care coverage for Orange County residents who are eligible for full Medi-Cal.

What is Medi-Cal identification?

As a member of L.A. Care, you will get an L.A. Care ID card. You must show your L.A. Care ID card and your Medi-Cal Benefits Identification Card (BIC) when you get any health care services or prescriptions. You should carry all health cards with you at all times.

Is Medi-Cal better than Medicaid?

Medi-Cal is what we call the joint Federal-State Medicaid program in California (just like Covered California is what we call Obamacare in California). Medi-Cal and Medicaid are essentially the same thing.

Can I have both Medicare and Medi-Cal?

Some people qualify for both Medicare and Medi-Cal and are “dual eligible” or Medi Medi beneficiaries. When an individual has both Medicare Parts A and B, Medicare is the primary insurance and pays for most medical care.

How do I get regular Medi-Cal?

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.

What other benefits can I get with Medi-Cal?

Can you go to Kaiser with Medi-Cal?

All of our available doctors accept Kaiser Permanente members with Medi-Cal coverage. Get care from a doctor or specialist – including appointments, exams, and treatment. Your child can get regular check-ups – including shots and vaccines. Get prescriptions that fit within our list of covered drugs.

Is Medi-Cal an insurance plan?

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.

Do I need to renew my Medi-Cal?

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.