If you receive Medi-Cal, you may join one of many health plans which provide quality medical
care. The health plans in Los Angeles are divided into two managed care organizations:
L.A. CARE and Health Net
If you have any questions/problems with one of the plans in which you are enrolled call: Health Care Options - 1(800) 430-4263. If you still have a problem with your health plan call: Medi-Cal Managed Care Ombudsman - 1(888)452-8609.
If you need medical services, they are available at public and private clinics, hospitals and many other
locations. Medical services including tests and prescriptions are provided on an ability-to-pay basis and
can be provided at no cost depending on your income. Please call (800) 427-8700 for the
location nearest you or Click Here to visit the Department of Health Services Website.
If you are 18 years or older and HIV positive, this program will provide assistance with obtaining
approved medication at no or low cost.
This program provides free breast cancer-related services for low and moderate income women age 50
and over (or 40 and over if high risk). You may call from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Low income women, men and minors without health care coverage for family planning
services, may receive services through a program called Family Planning, Access,
Care & Treatment (Family Pact). For information and referral services, please call
the above telephone number for location nearest you.
If you are eligible for Medi-Cal, seriously ill with high cost medical
bills and have or have access to private health coverage, this special State Medi-Cal
Program can help you pay your health insurance premium. Certain restrictions may apply.
For more information on the HIPP Program, call (800) 952-5294.
You may be eligible for free or low-cost mental health services. For more information,
please call (800) 854-7771.
If you need treatment for drug or alcohol abuse, there are places where you can get help.
Some programs allow you to live at the facility while undergoing treatment. For more information,
please call (800) 564-6600.
If you are a family with children up to age 18 in need of assistance, you may be eligible to get cash, CalFresh benefits
and Medi-Cal through the CalWORKs Program at your local Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Office. You
can also be helped with child care and transportation. For more information,
please call (888) 3-WELFAR (5327) or Click Here to visit the
Department of Public Social Services Website.
Last Updated: May 2012
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