Who do I call to change my Medi-Cal plan?
1-800-430-4263
To change your medical plan, call Health Care Options at 1-800-430-4263 (TTY 1-800-430-7077). Or you can complete a Medi-Cal Choice Form.
How do I apply for Medi-Cal in California?
You can apply for Medi-Cal at any time of the year by mail, phone, fax, or email. You can also apply online or in person. You can only apply for Covered California coverage on certain dates. To learn when you can apply, go to www.coveredca.comor call1-800-300-1506 (TTY 1-888-889-4500).
How long does it take to get Medi-Cal approved?
45 days
The process for verifying your Medi-Cal eligibility, from the time your completed application is received to when you receive your Benefits Identification Card (BIC), normally takes 45 days.
How do I verify Medi-Cal eligibility?
Providers without access to the Medi-Cal website can call the Automated Eligibility Verification System (AEVS) at 1-800-456-2387 and receive a confirmation number and enter this number in the Remarks area/Reserved For Local Use field (Box 19) of the claim.
Can I change my Medi-Cal plan online?
Yes. If you are in a Medi-Cal health plan and want to choose another health plan for any reason, you may leave the health plan and join a different health plan. You can call Health Care Options (HCO), toll free, at 1-800-430-4263 (TTY 1-800-430-7077), 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
What documents do I need for Medi-Cal?
Documents to Confirm Eligibility
- Social Security Number.
- Identity.
- Citizenship.
- Immigration Status.
- Income.
- Not Incarcerated.
- Minimum Essential Coverage.
- American Indian or Alaskan Native.
Is Medi-Cal Medicaid?
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid health care program. This program pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Medi-Cal is supported by federal and state taxes.
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