Medi-Cal
Run by California Department of Health Care Services, a state agency
California's Medicaid program providing free or low-cost health coverage including doctor visits, hospital care, mental health, prescriptions, and preventive care. Fully expanded under the ACA to cover adults without dependent children.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- California Department of Health Care Services
- State
Who it's for
- Adults 19-64 earning up to 138% FPL; children, pregnant women, and seniors have separate thresholds
- Immigration status restrictions apply for some groups.
California Department of Health Care Services decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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Medi-Cal is one option. What else may help?
Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. California Department of Health Care Services decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.