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Description
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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
- Transportation to and from local and long-distance appointments. This can be for medical, dental, mental health, or substance use disorder treatment. It can also be for picking up prescriptions and medical supplies. For details see: www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/Transportation.aspx
Partnership HealthPlan of California (PHC) administers the Medi-Cal program in Shasta County. Please view their listing on 2-1-1 for more information, including a list of local providers.
Pregnant women and children may qualify for Presumptive Eligibility (PE). This is a temporary Medi-Cal program. Provides immediate health care coverage while applying for Medi-Cal. This is generally issued through qualified hospitals and health care centers.
A Community Health Advocate (CHA) can be available on-site to help fill out application. To request assistance, call number below for an appointment at a Regional Office of one's choice. Or email cha@co.shasta.ca.us.
Please note: One can manage and access benefits with BenefitsCal.com.
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