L.A. Care covers medical supplies prescribed by doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists. Some medical supplies are covered through Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medi-Cal Rx and not by L.A. Care.
When FFS covers supplies, the provider will bill Medi-Cal.
Medi-Cal does not cover:
- Common household items including, but not limited to:
- Adhesive tape (all types)
- Rubbing alcohol
- Cosmetics
- Cotton balls and swabs
- Dusting powders
- Tissue wipes
- Witch hazel
- Common household remedies including, but not limited to:
- White petrolatum
- Dry skin oils and lotions
- Talc and talc combination products
- Oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide
- Carbamide peroxide and sodium perborate
- Non-prescription shampoos
- Topical preparations that contain benzoic and salicylic acid ointment, salicylic acid cream, ointment or liquid and zinc oxide paste
- Other items not generally used primarily for health care, and that are regularly and primarily used by persons who do not have a specific medical need for them.
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