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Medi-Cal coverage is available for individuals and families, children and pregnant individuals.

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Medi-Cal and Covered California use the same application. This means that once you apply using CoveredCA.com, you’ll find out which program you qualify for. Some households qualify for both.

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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.

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  • 65 and older
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  • Under 21
  • Pregnant

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  • Residents in skilled nursing or intermediate care homes
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  • Parents or caretakers of disadvantaged children under 21
  • People who were diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer
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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.

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  • CalFresh
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  • Parents or caretakers of disadvantaged children under 21
  • People who were diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer

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When You Report a Change

You must report any household changes within 10 days to your local county social services office.

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