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.
  

Visit websites for more information:

• www.tcdss.org
• www.partnership.org