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Eligibility:
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Available to California residents who are US citizens, permanent residents, legal aliens, or US nationals. There are several ways to qualify for the program.
Some individuals qualify based on their household income level. To qualify for free Medi-Cal coverage, you need to earn less than 138% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (effective as of January 2026).
Income-Based Eligibility Guidelines:
Household size of 1: monthly income of $1,801; annual income of $21,597
Household size of 2: monthly income of $2,433; annual income of $29,187
Household size of 3: monthly income of $3,065; annual income of $36,777
Household size of 4: monthly income of $3,699; annual income of $44,367
Household size of 5: monthly income of $4,331; annual income of $51,957
Household size of 6: monthly income of $4,963; annual income of $59,547
Household size of 7: monthly income of $5,596; annual income of $67,137
Household size of 8: monthly income of $6,228; annual income of $74,727
For each additional family member, add a monthly income of $634; annual income of $7,590
Others might qualify because they meet certain age or health status requirements such as:
- Are 65 or older
- Are blind or have a disability
- Are under the age of 21
- Are a parent or caretaker relative of an age-eligible child
- Are Pregnant
- Are an adult or child in a long-term care facility
- Receive Medicare
Individuals may also qualify for Medi-Cal benefits if they are already enrolled and receiving benefits from one or more of the following programs:
- CalFresh
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and State Supplementary Payment (SSP)
- CalWork
- Refugee Assistance
- Foster Care or Adoption Assistance Program
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Languages:
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Can assist all languages. American Sign Language Interpreter available on request, Cantonese, Mandarin, Mien, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, English
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Application Process:
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Online, by phone, by fax, or in person at any of the Department of Human Assistance locations with an open lobby.
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Payment methods:
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Program Fees:
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Fees vary based on income. No fee for income-eligible individuals and families.
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Documents Required:
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- Identity of Applicant
o Birth certificate
o Driver's license
o Paycheck
o School records
o U.S. Passport
o U.S. American Indian/Alaska Native Tribal document
o U.S. military ID
o Fed, state, or local ID
o Social Security numbers
o Award letter
o Medicare card
- Immigration Status
o INS Documents
o Immigration papers/forms/cards (copy of both sides)
o Certificate of naturalization
Other proof from immigration (USCIS), such as work authorization, letter of decision, or court order on a case, etc.
Note: All documents and forms will be verified through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement (SAVE)
- Proof of California residency
o Driver's license
o Check stub
o Rent or mortgage receipt
o Utility bill
o School, government, or any document showing a California address
- Proof of Earnings
o Dated check stubs for the last 30 days
o Statement from an employer
o Copy of last year's tax return
o Bank statement showing direct deposit
- Other Income
o A current benefit check
o Copies of child support checks
o Alimony checks
o Award letters
-Resources
o Bank statements showing savings and checking accounts
o Mortgage statements
o Life insurance policies
o Statements of stocks, bonds, or certificates of deposit (CDs)
o Trust documents
o Vehicle registration
o Department of Motor Vehicles registration certificate
o Medical bills
- Additional Proof for Health Coverage
o Info about any job-related health insurance that is open to the family
o Policy numbers for any current health insurance
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