Medi-Cal Plan

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Benefiting Your Overall Health

Medi-Cal is California’s version of the Medicaid health care program. Medi-Cal provides free or low-cost health care coverage to California residents with limited income who meet eligibility criteria, including income guidelines, regardless of their immigration status.  

L.A. Care Medi-Cal is the largest Medi-Cal plan in California that provides health care coverage to Medi-Cal beneficiaries residing in Los Angeles County.

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As an L.A. Care Medi-Cal member, you have access to all Medi-Cal benefits and services, including care coordination, referrals to specialists, 24-hour nurse advice telephone services, and Member Services assistance that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (including holidays). 
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L.A. Care Medi-Cal has a diverse and vast network of physicians and hospitals to provide you with quality health care.

With L.A. Care Medi-Cal, you receive the help you need to find the right doctor, pharmacy, and health education programs that will benefit your overall health.

Plan Choices

When you join L.A. Care, you can choose to get your health care from L.A. Care or one of the other excellent Plan Partners we work with to provide Medi-Cal coverage in Los Angeles County.  

These include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan. Medi-Cal with L.A. Care or one of our Plan Partners is free for families who qualify. There are no monthly premiums or copays.

See Plan Choices with L.A. Care

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Applying for Medi-Cal

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Find Out If You Qualify

View eligibility and income guidelines.

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How to Join

Medi-Cal with L.A. Care is free to join if you live in Los Angeles County and qualify, regardless of your immigration status. There are no monthly premiums or co-pays! Please visit our How to Join page for more information on applying for Medi-Cal and joining L.A. Care Health Plan.

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Medi-Cal Enrollment Assistance

View our flyer on how you can get enrollment assistance at an L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Center.

Benefits

L.A. Care Health Plan provides comprehensive coverage of health benefits, ensuring access to essential health care services at no cost to you! Here are highlights of the many benefits and services offered to you as a L.A. Care Medi-Cal member. 

Check out L.A. Care’s Benefits Guide to view additional covered benefits and services. For complete and detailed benefit information, please view the L.A. Care Medi-Cal member handbook. 

View More Services and Benefits

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Primary and Specialist Care: Stay healthy. Access screenings and vaccines to prevent illnesses to keep you on the path to well-being.
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Hospital and Emergency Services: Support when you need it most. Rest easy knowing you have access to the hospital and emergency services you need for your health.
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Vision and Dental Services: Healthy eyes, healthy smile and a healthier you. Coverage for vision and dental services to keep your vision sharp and smile bright.
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Transportation Services: Reliable rides so you can focus on your health, not the journey. Get rides to your medical appointments whenever you need them, ensuring you never miss important health visits.
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Pharmacy and Prescription Drug Services: Take control of your health with prescriptions. Coverage for the prescription drugs you need to stay healthy. 
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Urgent Care, MinuteClinic, and Teladoc: Conveniently connect with healthcare professionals. Access to Urgent Care Centers, MinuteClinics and Teladoc for quick, high quality medical care.

Additional Resources

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Provider Directory
Search our Provider Directory to find a doctor near you
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Medi-Cal Income Guidelines
Find out if you qualify under income guidelines
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Medi-Cal FAQs
Have questions? See answers to frequently asked questions
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Medi-Cal Renewal FAQs
Medi-Cal renewals are underway. Learn more by reading our FAQs

Assistance

To learn more, please call the L.A. Care Member Services at 1.888.839.9909 (TTY 711), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and holidays.

For help with Medi-Cal, you may call the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Ombudsman Office at 1-888-452-8609 Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm PST; excluding holidays. The Ombudsman Office helps people with Medi-Cal make use of their rights and responsibilities.

You can also request a printed copy of your Member Handbook in any of the available languages. Please call L.A. Care's Member Services at 1-888-839-9909 (TTY:711)