California Medicaid
California
What is California Medicaid?
Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid health care program. This program pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Medi-Cal is supported by Federal and state taxes. Medi-Cal is a large program made up of many separate programs designed to assist Californians in various family and medical situations.
The California Healthy Families program has transitioned to the Medi-Cal Program as of January 1, 2013.
Administration
California Medicaid is administered by California.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for California Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of California, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
- Pregnant, or
- Be responsible for a child 21years of age or younger, or
- Blind, or
- Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or
- Be 65years of age or older.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $20,030 |
| 2 | $27,186 |
| 3 | $34,341 |
| 4 | $41,496 |
| 5 | $48,652 |
| 6 | $55,807 |
| 7 | $62,963 |
| 8 | $70,118 |
Application Details
What is the application process for California Medicaid?
To apply online, please visit the Covered California online application portal.
For additional application information, visit the Apply for Medi-Cal page. You will be able to download an application form directly from the site.
You may also find out if you qualify through the Marketplace application.
Contact Info
1-800-786-4346