Medical Insurance for Burbank, Glendale, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, CA and Surrounding Areas

Medi-Cal is free or low-cost health coverage for children and adults with limited income and resources.

Who can qualify for Medi-Cal?

Medi-Cal covers low-income adults, families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, children in foster care as well as former foster youth up to age 26, and pregnant women.

What is the difference between Covered California and Medi-Cal?

Medi-Cal is health coverage, just like the coverage from Covered California health plans. If you qualify for Medi-Cal, your health care will be free or at a lower cost to you and your family. Medi-Cal plans and Covered California plans both offer a similar set of important benefits, called “essential health benefits.”

How can I apply for Medi-Cal?

A single application will let you know if you qualify for Covered California or Medi-Cal coverage. You can also apply in person at our office or over the phone by calling (818) 246-7222.

After Applying

If you qualify for Medi-Cal, you will get a benefits identification card (BIC) in the mail, and you can start using it to get your health care as a new Medi-Cal member. In some cases, after you apply, we may need more information from you to make sure you qualify for Medi-Cal. In those cases, your county’s human services agency may contact you to verify that information.

If you are determined eligible, Medi-Cal will mail you a packet of available health plans to choose from.

If you have applied but have not received a BIC or been contacted by your human services agency, please do not apply again. It may be because it is taking longer than normal to process applications. If you want to ask about your application, you can contact your county human services agency in person or over the phone.