Medi-Cal Health Benefits

Am I eligible?

There is much to consider when determining eligibility such as family size and types of income. An easy way to find if you are eligible for Medi-Cal (and also for CalWORKs and CalFresh) is to visit the Medi-Cal Detail page of the BenefitsCal website. 

The only way to know for sure if you are eligible for Medi-Cal benefits is to apply. To do so online, set up a BenefitsCal Account and then apply through BenefitsCal

You Are Eligible

If you are currently receiving benefits from any of the following programs, you are eligible for Medi-Cal Health Benefits.

  • SSI/SSP
  • CalWORKs
  • Refugee Assistance
  • Foster Care or Adoption Assistance Program
  • In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

You May Be Eligible If You Are

  • 65 or older
  • Under 21
  • Pregnant
  • Blind or Disabled persons
  • Individuals in long term care facilities or nursing homes
  • Individuals with a specific disease such as Tuberculosis, HIVE/AIDS, Breast or Cervical Cancer
  • Low income individuals of ages 19 - 64
  • Low income families with or without children