Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal Enrollment

Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid public health insurance program.  Medi-Cal provides free or low-cost medical services for children and adults with limited income (and limited resources for some Medi-Cal programs).  It is supported by federal and state taxes.  Book your appointment here or submit your own application here, it only takes 10 minutes.


Who can receive Medi-Cal?
Starting January 1, 2026, some adults will no longer qualify for full-scope Medi-Cal.
Adults age 19 or older who are not pregnant and are undocumented or without satisfactory immigration status may qualify only for restricted Medi-Cal, which covers emergency, pregnancy-related, and nursing home care. These changes apply to new applications only. Current members will keep coverage if they renew on time. Green card holders will remain eligible to full scope benefits if all other requirements are met. Individuals with work permits will fall under the unsatisfactory immigration status and can be approved for emergency services if all other requirements are met.

Adults age 65 and older, people with disabilities, and some families over income limits must now meet asset requirements. Countable assets include bank accounts, cash, and property, such as more than one home or vehicle.

Here is the list of unsatisfactory immigration status (UIS) that do not meet eligibility status for full scope medi-cal:

  •     You do not have a status or do not have an immigration status recognized by Medi-Cal.
  •     You have DACA.
  •     You are in the U.S. on a visitor visa, student visa, or temporary work visa (unless under age 21).
  •     You have applied for a U visa (but it hasn’t been granted yet).
  •     You were paroled into the U.S. for less than one year.

What services are covered by Medi-Cal?
•    Emergency services
•    Hospitalization
•    Maternity and newborn care
•    Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment
•    Prescription drugs and so much more!

If you are enrolled in one of the following programs, you can also get Medi-Cal:
•    CalFresh
•    SSI/SSP
•    CalWorks (AFDC)
•    Refugee Assistance
•    Foster Care or Adoption Assistance Program

How Do I Apply?
You can apply in person or do an over-the-phone application, call us to hear the options. We’ll walk through the entire application with you in your preferred language. To schedule your own appointment click here, to fill out your own application click here or call us at 2-1-1 and we will book you.
If you already have Medi-Cal and need to contact your case worker please call the Orange County Social Service Agency Call Center c at 1-800-281-9799.

Helpful Links:
Apply for Medi-Cal benefits through BenefitsCal.  
Department of Health Care Services: Medi-Cal FAQ