Description
Provides free to low-cost medical insurance for qualifying California residents of all ages. Covers essential health benefits including:
- Outpatient, emergency and hospitalization services
- Maternity, newborn care and pediatric care
- Mental health and substance use disorder services
- Prescription drugs and laboratory services
- Physical, occupational and rehabilitative therapy
- Preventive care and chronic disease management
- Pediatric dental and limited adult dental services
- Vision care
- Transportation to and from local and long distance:
- Medical, dental, mental health, or substance use disorder appointments.
- To pick up prescriptions and medical supplies. For details visit DHCS website for Medi-cal Transportation.
Medi-Cal recipients in Tehama County are enrolled in a managed health care program. Ensures that all members have access to health care and can choose a primary care provider (PCP).
Programs related to Medi-Cal include:
- Presumptive Eligibility (PE) - for pregnant women and children. (This may also be referred to as HPE, PE4PW and CPE.)
- This is a temporary Medi-Cal program. Provides immediate health care coverage while applying for Medi-Cal. Qualified hospitals and health care centers usually offer this program.
- 250% Working Disabled Program (250% WDP) - for adults with disabilities who work
- Allows one to become eligible for Medi-Cal by paying low monthly premiums based on net countable income. Enroll by calling or visiting the office listed below.
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