SFHSA Services Check Medi-Cal Eligibility
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What is Medi-Cal?
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Contact Medi-Cal
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Apply for Medi-Cal
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Check Eligibility
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Use Medi-Cal
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Keep Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal eligibility is based mainly on income. For some applicants, property ownership is also considered. Once you apply, HSA will help determine whether you qualify for Medi-Cal or other affordable health care options.
Who is eligible
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Low-income Californians, including adults, children and their families, persons with disabilities, children in foster care, former foster youth up to age 26, and pregnant individuals..
- Eligible immigrants receive full-scope Medi-Cal or restricted Medi-Cal based on immigration status
- Young adults: Eligible young adults under age 26 can receive full-scope Medi-Cal, regardless of immigration status.
- Older adults aged 50 and over: Eligible individuals can receive full-scope Medi-Cal, regardless of immigration status.
- Older adults aged 60 and over and people with disabilities: Eligible individuals can receive full-scope Medi-Cal, regardless of immigration status. Their asset limits have been increased to $130,000 to qualify.
See Medi-Cal FAQs for more details.
We help you determine your eligibility for health care coverage
Don't know if you qualify for Medi-Cal? Even if you don’t, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate you for other affordable health care options:
- Covered California: Helps qualified applicants obtain discounted health insurance from well-known companies
- The County Children’s Health Initiative Program (CCHIP): Provides affordable and comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance for children up to age 18 who don't qualify for other publicly funded insurance programs.
- Medi-Cal Access Program (MCAP): Provides healthcare to mid-income, uninsured pregnant women.
Don't qualify for insurance?
You can still receive basic, affordable health care services through Healthy San Francisco. This program serves uninsured residents regardless of immigration status, employment status, or pre-existing medical conditions. Learn more about applying at healthysf.org.
Contact Medi-Cal
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Call or email us
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Visit a Service Center