What is covered under California Medicaid?
What May Be Covered by Medi-Cal?
- Outpatient (ambulatory) services.
- Emergency services.
- Hospitalization.
- Maternity and newborn care.
- Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment.
- Prescription drugs.
How do I check my Medi-Cal benefits?
(800) 541-5555
- The Medi-Cal Member’s beneficiary ID number. or.
- The last 4 digits of the Member’s Social Security Number.
- And the Member’s date of birth (2 digit month and 4-digit year) i.e. 12/1961.
What is the income limit for Medi-Cal in California?
To qualify for free Medi-Cal coverage, you need to earn less than 138% of the poverty level, based on the number of people who live in your home. The income limits based on household size are: One person: $17,609. Two people: $23,792.
Is Medi-Cal the same as Medicaid in California?
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.
Is Medi-Cal the same as Medicaid?
Medi-Cal is California’s part of a national health coverage program called Medicaid. Each state runs its own Medicaid program. The states have to follow certain national Medicaid rules, but they have flexibility in how they run their programs.
Who does the city of Pasadena use for retirement?
The City of Pasadena contracts with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to manage our defined benefits program for eligible employees. CalPERS manages the pension and health benefits to more than 1.6 million public employees, retirees, and their families and more than 3,000 employers.
Are you eligible for Medicaid long-term care in California?
The American Council on Aging now offers a free, quick and easy Medicaid eligibility test for seniors. There are several different Medicaid long-term care programs for which California seniors may be eligible.
What services are covered by Medi-Cal health benefits?
Children’s (Pediatric) services, including oral and vision care. Take a look at the Medi-Cal Health Benefits webpage to learn more about the services in each category.