Medi-Cal for Families


		FAMILIES

MEDI-CAL FOR FAMILIES

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?
Parents or needy caretaker relatives and children up to their 21st birthday.

Is there an income limit?
Yes. Free Medi-Cal is based on the family's monthly income after allowances for child care and working expenses. The family's monthly income after child care and working expenses must be AT or BELOW the income limit specified for the family size. See Chart below for montly income limits after allowances.

For example, for a family of two, the monthly income limit is $750. To qualify, the family's monthly income (after child care and working expenses) must be $750 or LESS.

MONTHLY INCOME
FAMILY SIZE	MONTHLY INCOME LIMIT AFTER ALLOWANCES:
1	$600
2	$750
3	$934
4	$1,100
5	$1,259
6	$1,417
7	$1,550
8	$1,692
9	$1,825
10	$1,959

A share-of-cost for medical services may be required for families with income above these limits.

NOTE: Other rules may apply which might allow free Medi-Cal in some cases.

Is there a property limit?
Yes, depending on the family size. See Chart below for property limits.

FAMILY SIZE	PROPERTY LIMIT
1	$2,000
2	$3,000
3	$3,150
4	$3,300
5	$3,450
6	$3,600
7	$3,750
8	$3,900
9	$4,050
10	$4,200

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

How much does it cost?
The family's share-of-cost depends on the amount of monthly income over the income limits shown.

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

How to file an application?

Apply at a Department of Public Social Services office. To locate the nearest DPSS Medi-Cal office, Click Here.

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Last Updated: June 2006