Medicaid · California
How to apply for Medi-Cal (Medicaid) in California
Apply for Medicaid in California
Official site · always free to apply
Apply online
on benefitscal.com
Call 800-541-5555- Decision time
- 45 days; 90 days if eligibility is based on disability
- Cost to apply
- Free
Ways to apply
Apply through the official links below.
- Official program pagedhcs.ca.gov
- Eligibility rulesdhcs.ca.gov
- How to apply (official instructions)dhcs.ca.gov
Phone: 800-541-5555 · 916-636-1980
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