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CHILDREN AND YOUTH
 

NO-COST MEDI-CAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN (Percentage Programs)

What services are offered?
Comprehensive preventive care services, primary and specialty care, medical office visits, vision and dental care, mental health services, hospitalization and prescription medicines.

Who can be covered?
Children up to their 19th birthday.

Is there an income limit?
Yes. The income limit depends on the age of the child and family size.   For children ages 0 to 1, the income limit is AT or BELOW 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL); ages 1 to 6, AT or BELOW 133% of the FPL; and ages 6 to 19, AT or BELOW 100% of the FPL.  See Chart below for further details.

To determine the income limit, locate the family size and the age of the child.

MONTHLY INCOME

FAMILY SIZE

AGES 0 TO 1
MONTHLY INCOME MUST BE AT OR BELOW 200%:

AGES 1 TO 6
MONTHLY INCOME MUST BE AT OR BELOW 133%:

AGES 6 TO 19
MONTHLY INCOME MUST BE AT OR BELOW 100%:

1

$1,634

$1,087

$817

2

$2,200

$1,463

$1,100

3

$2,767

$1,840

$1,384

4

$3,334

$2,217

$1,667

5

$3,900

$2,594

$1,950

6

$4,467

$2,971

$2,234

7

$5,034

$3,348

$2,517

8

$5,600

$3,724

$2,800

9

$6,167

$4,101

$3,084

10

$6,734

$4,478

$3,367

Is there a property limit?
No.

Can an individual receive services if he/she has other health insurance?
Yes.

How much does it cost?
Free.

Is citizenship or legal residency required?
Yes, for full coverage.  If not, the person is eligible only for emergency services.

How to file an application?
Applications are available at many neighborhood clinics and hospitals or call the Medi-Cal toll-free number at 1(877) 597-4777 for a mail-in application.

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Last Updated: November 2006