Medi-Cal
California Department of Health Care Services
No- or low-cost health coverage
California’s Medicaid program covering medical, dental, mental health, and long-term care.
What you could receive
No- or low-cost health coverage
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program. Covered California’s official Medi-Cal page describes income tests that use federal poverty level percentages (for example 138% FPL for many adults). Those percentage tables are not encoded as a raw household_income number. Apply through Covered California, BenefitsCal, or a county office.
Who may qualify
Not every requirement is listed here. Confirm the full rules with the program administrator.
Location / service area
Statewide in California
Important requirements
Purchase timing requirement is unclear. Confirm with the program administrator.
Timing / preapproval
Preapproval required
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026 · Confidence: High
Official sources
Eligibility is based on published program information and the details you provide. Program rules, funding and availability can change. Always confirm eligibility with the official program administrator.