Navigating MediCal

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Medi-Cal is an important health support utilized by many HRC clients. In addition to basic medical care, certain clients will qualify for specialized care funded by Medi-Cal (e.g., shift nursing, In-Home Supportive Services, durable medical equipment). This Street Smarts section provides information on the Medi-Cal program, to allow you to assist clients in accessing the Medi-Cal services available to them.

The Department of Health Care Services Website www.dhcs.ca.gov. provides general information on MediCal services, providers, and resources for people with disabilities.

Medi-Cal Basic Information

How to Apply for Medi-Cal

Documents to Apply for Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal Eligibility

Medi-Cal Services

Cost for Medi-Cal services

Medi-Cal Denials

Medi-Cal & Undocumented Clients

Medi-Cal not Working?

Medi-Cal and Medicare

Medicare Low Income Beneficiary Application -Coverage of Medicare Premiums for Low Income Clients

Medi-Cal and Private Insurance

If a client has Medi-Cal and private health insurance, the private health insurance will act as the primary coverage. Medi-Cal will act as secondary coverage. Private insurance should be billed first for all medical services; services that are denied by private insurance may be submitted to Medi-Cal for approval and funding.

Medi-Cal for Clients in Long-term Care Facilities

If the client had Medi-Cal benefits before entering the long-term care facility (e.g., a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Intermediate Care Facility (ICF)), the previous benefits remain in place for up to 3 months. After that time, the client must apply for Long-Term Medi-Cal or the benefits will be terminated.

Replacement Medi-Cal Cards

The client can call the LA County Medi-Cal Help Line at (877) 597-4777 to request a replacement Medi-Cal card.

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