Affordable Care you can trust
L.A. Care offers a Medi-Cal plan built with our community in mind.
Medi-Cal is a public health care program for those with limited income. This free or low-cost public health insurance program pays for medical services for eligible California residents.
With L.A. Care Medi-Cal, you get access to leading care throughout L.A. County, including 2,000+ physicians, 8,000+ specialists, 60+ hospitals and 7,000+ urgent care centers. We offer free fitness and wellness classes to maintain healthy habits, and 24/7 virtual care so you can worry less on the go.
Call us today at 1-888-663-8289 to learn more. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – including holidays – to help you. We speak English, Spanish, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Khmer/Cambodian, Korean, Russian, Tagalog and Vietnamese.
A healthier you can start today. L.A. Care Medi-Cal offers full coverage benefits including:
- Behavioral Health
- Disease Management
- Doctor Visits
- Emergency Care
- Preventative Screenings
- Prescription Drug Coverage (covered by Medi-Cal Rx)
- Dental Services (covered by Medi-Cal Dental)
- Telehealth
- Transportation
- Vision Services
Who qualifies for Medi-Cal?
- People who meet eligibility criteria, including income guidelines; and
- People under the age of 26 or over 50, regardless of their immigration status
MEDI-CAL EXPANSION
Beginning January 1, 2024, people ages 26-49 years will be eligible for Medi-Cal, regardless of immigration status.
What does Medi-Cal cost?
Depending on income, some members may have no monthly costs or co-payments. Other members may have a monthly share-of-cost.
How do I apply for Medi-Cal?
Online
Apply for Medi-Cal online at CoveredCA.com.
Phone
Call your local county social services office.
Print the Single Streamlined Application at Covered California and submit via mail to your local county office.
In Person
Visit one of the L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Community Resource Centers, or find your nearest county office to apply for Medi-Cal in person.
How do I make L.A. Care my Medi-Cal health plan?
1. Receive Your Enrollment Packet
If your Medi-Cal application is approved by the County, you’ll receive an enrollment packet from Health Care Options. This packet includes a Medi-Cal Choice form for choosing your health plan and doctor.
Need help completing your packet? Call us now at 1-888-663-8289 for help with the next two steps!
2. Choose Your Health Plan
If you live in Los Angeles County, the form gives you the option to choose L.A. Care as your primary health plan.
3. Select Your Doctor
Many people choose their health plan based upon a pre-existing relationship with a health plan or provider.
Not sure yet? Watch our video.
Already covered by Medi-Cal?
You can choose L.A. Care anytime! If you would like to switch your plan to L.A. Care Medi-Cal, download a Medi-Cal Choice Form for Los Angeles County and mail it to the designated address.
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