IMPORTANT: Are you enrolled in Medi-Cal? Has your contact information changed in the past two years? Give your county office your updated contact information so you can stay enrolled. Go to benefitscal.com or call the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services at 1-866-613-3777

Do I Qualify?

Medi-Cal is a public program that provides health care coverage to adults, families, older adults, and people with disabilities who meet the income requirements.

 

Who is eligible for L.A. Care Medi-Cal?

  • People who live in Los Angeles County;
  • People who are a parent, child, adults without children, older adults or disabled; 
  • People who meet the income guidelines; and
  • People under the age of 26, regardless of their immigration status

 

What are the income guidelines?

These are examples of qualifying incomes. Please contact us at 1-888-4LA-CARE (1-888-452-2273) for more information about qualifying children, adults, seniors, people with disabilities and those who are pregnant.

  • Adults, including both parents and adults without children, with yearly earnings of less than $17,237 for a single adult, or less than $35,535 for a family of four.
  • Children in families whose yearly earnings are less than $44,981 for a family of two, or $68,495 for a family of four.

You can also view Medi-Cal qualifying income information from the Department of Health Care Services. 

 

How much will I pay?

Medi-Cal with L.A. Care is free for families who qualify. There are no monthly premiums or co-pays.

 

Am I Eligible for Medi-Cal?

To see if you are eligible for the Medi-Cal program, view the Medi-Cal Qualification Chart.

 

How do I apply?

L.A. Care can help you find out which programs you and your children may qualify for. We can even help you with the application. Call 1.888.4LA.CARE (1.888.452.2273) today!