2025 Medi-Cal Member Handbook

 

Retail Clinics

As an L.A. Care Medi-Cal member, you can use MinuteClinic® walk-in retail clinics as an option for care. When you canot reach your PCP, MinuteClinic is one way you can get care for some health issues that are not life-threatening.

MinuteClinic retail clinics can be found in some CVS Pharmacy stores. They are staffed by nurse practitioners who can diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for some minor illness, injuries and skin conditions.
Some women’s health services are also available, as well as vaccinations for those 19 years and older. An appointment is not needed and you do not need to get pre-approval before visiting.

To access MinuteClinic:

  1. Use the L.A. Care online provider directory to find a Minute Clinic near you
  2. View wait times and plan your visit on the Minute Clinic website
  3. Get care onsite at a Minute Clinic. You will need your Member ID card and a form of ID

For more information, visit the MinuteClinic section of the L.A. Care website.

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