Social Services
Medi-Cal eligibility services
BenefitsCal is the shared state benefits portal used to apply for Medi-Cal with your county office.
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California Department of Health Care Services · Medi-Cal — apply (opens in a new tab)
Current DHCS programme instructions
ner websites: BenefitsCal (State Benefits Portal) Apply for Medi-Cal with your county office Find programs that can help you qualify Manage and renew your Medi-Cal online Apply with BenefitsCal Covered California (State Health Insurance Marketplace) Apply for Medi-Cal If you don’t qualify, shop for low-cost health plans Apply with CoveredCA Mail Down
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Use California’s health insurance marketplace to apply for Medi-Cal or explore other health coverage if you do not qualify.
Source checked October 15, 2026
California Department of Health Care Services · Medi-Cal — apply (opens in a new tab)
Current DHCS programme instructions
renew your Medi-Cal online Apply with BenefitsCal Covered California (State Health Insurance Marketplace) Apply for Medi-Cal If you don’t qualify, shop for low-cost health plans Apply with CoveredCA Mail Download an application in your language Choose Language Close Download Medi-Cal Application English (this is a pdf file) English (large print) (this is a pdf fi
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Read the current DHCS guidance for 2026 and changes scheduled for later years. A future rule does not describe today’s requirements for every member.
Starting January 1, 2027, some members will move to Fee-for-Service Medi-Cal. DHCS says this changes how care is received and does not mean the member pays for that care.
Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources
Starting July 1, 2027, DHCS says dental benefits will change for certain members depending on immigration status. Emergency care and exception groups have different rules; check the current guidance.
Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources
Source checked October 15, 2026
California Department of Health Care Services · Medi-Cal — changes (opens in a new tab)
Current DHCS programme instructions
Qualify Apply Use Keep Help Contact On this page What Medi-Cal Members Need to Know Immigrants Older Adults and People with Disabilities Adults (age 19-64) Youth How to Keep Your Medi-Cal What Medi-Cal Members Need to Know Most Medi-Cal members will not see any changes to their coverage You can still: See your doctor or go to the hospital Ge
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