Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal provides free or low-cost health insurance for eligible individuals.

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Free COVID-19 testing for the uninsured 

If you are uninsured, you can be fully covered by Medi-Cal for COVID-19 testing and treatment, regardless of income and immigration status. Learn more (English | Spanish).

Changes to Medi-Cal during COVID-19:

New to Medi-Cal:

Our HSA Services Centers are temporarily closed in response to public health guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, you can still apply for Medi-Cal benefits:

  • Online: MyBenefitsCalWIN.org
  • By phone: (415) 558-4700, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Mail: Human Services Agency, P.O. Box 7988, San Francisco, CA 94120
  • Drop off completed paper applications in designated drop-off boxes located outside of 1440 Harrison Street during business hours, or 1235 Mission Street at any time.

Active with Medi-Cal:

At this time, Medi-Cal recipients' benefits will continue without interruption through August 2020, regardless of changed circumstances. Annual renewals  have been temporarily postponed. If you receive your renewal forms, please complete and submit them before the end of August 2020. Please refer back to this page for updates.

Check Your Medi-Cal Eligibility

We'll help determine whether you qualify for Medi-Cal or other affordable insurance options.

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Apply for Medi-Cal

You can apply for Medi-Cal year-round by following the steps to submit your application.

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Select a Medi-Cal Health Care Plan

Choose a health plan to access your Medi-Cal coverage and other benefits.

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Renew Your Medi-Cal Coverage

Find out how to maintain your coverage without interruption.

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Free and discounted services: If you receive CalFresh or other public benefits, you're eligible for the many free or steeply discounted museum admissions, utilities, transportation, kids' recreation activities, groceries, prepared meals, and legal services.  

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Contact

For more information on Medi-Cal or for help with your benefits, please call the Service Center at (415) 558-4700.

You may also email the program staff at SFMedi-Cal@sfgov.org.

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