Description: Provides free to low-cost medical insurance for qualifying California residents of all ages. Covers essential health benefits including: Outpatient, emergency and hospitalization services Maternity, newborn care and pediatric care Mental health and substance use disorder services Prescription drugs and laboratory services Physical, occupational and rehabilitative therapy Preventive care and chronic disease management Pediatric dental and limited adult dental servicesVision care Transportation to and from local and long distance:Medical, dental, mental health, or substance use disorder appointments. To pick up prescriptions and medical supplies. For details visit DHCS website for Medi-cal Transportation.Medi-Cal recipients in Tehama County are enrolled in a managed health care program. Ensures that all members have access to health care and can choose a primary care provider (PCP).Note: One can now manage and access benefits with BenefitsCal website.Programs related to Medi-Cal include:Presumptive Eligibility (PE) - for pregnant women and children. Can also be referred to as HPE, PE4PW and CPE.This is a temporary Medi-Cal program. Provides immediate health care coverage while applying for Medi-Cal. Qualified hospitals and health care centers usually offer this program.250% Working Disabled Program (250% WDP) - for adults with disabilities who workAllows one to become eligible for Medi-Cal by paying low monthly premiums based on net countable income. Enroll by calling or visiting the office listed below.
Eligibility: -Open to children, teens and adults who reside in California -Must meet income limits-U.S. citizens and non-citizens-Former foster youth up to age 26
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