How do I find a doctor that accepts Medi-Cal?

Call CalOptima’s Customer Service department at the numbers below, if you have questions or need help finding a provider.

1. Contact Medi-Cal Customer Service. 1-888-587-8088 Toll-free. 1-800-735-2929 TDD/TTY.
2. Get interpreter services.

How do I check my Medi-Cal coverage?

Providers without access to the Medi-Cal website can call the Automated Eligibility Verification System (AEVS) at 1-800-456-2387 and receive a confirmation number and enter this number in the Remarks area/Reserved For Local Use field (Box 19) of the claim.

How do I find my Medi-Cal provider?

Call your insurance company or state Medicaid and CHIP program. Look at their website or check your member handbook to find providers in your network who take your health coverage. Ask your friends or family if they have providers they like and use these tools to compare health care providers in your area.

Can I go to any hospital with Medi-Cal?

Emergency Rooms: As stated above, if you have an emergency and you cannot find a doctor right away, you can go to the emergency room at any hospital. If you show your BIC to staff at the emergency room, Medi-Cal will pay for the services you receive.

Is Kaiser covered under Medi-Cal?

Kaiser Permanente participates in Medi-Cal in many counties. This means that, if you are a current Kaiser Permanente member and your situation changes, you may be able to keep your same doctor and continue your care with Kaiser Permanente if you qualify for Medi-Cal.

Is Medi-Cal HMO or PPO?

Public Programs Public supported health care coverage programs include: Medi-Cal is health insurance for people with low incomes. Most peoples with Medi-Cal have Managed Care plans, which are like HMOs. You can apply for Medi-Cal through the BenefitsCal website.

What is Medi-Cal fee-for-service?

A significant proportion of total Medi-Cal expenditures is generated through the Fee-for-Service (FFS) health care delivery system. FFS providers render services and then submit claims for payment that are adjudicated, processed, and paid (or denied) by the Medi-Cal program’s fiscal intermediary.

Is Medi-Cal and covered California the same?

Medi-Cal offers low-cost or free health coverage to eligible Californian residents with limited income. Covered California is the state’s health insurance marketplace where Californians can shop for health plans and access financial assistance if they qualify for it.

How much is Kaiser health insurance per month?

In 2020, Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found the average premium for single coverage was $622.50 per month, or $7,470 per year. The average premium for family coverage was $1,778.50 per month or $21,342 per year.

Who qualifies for Medi Cal in California?

Qualify for Medi-Cal if you care for a child under the age of 21 who has a deceased parent, a parent with a breast or cervical cancer diagnosis, an incapacitated parent, an unemployed/underemployed parent or a non-custodial parent. Fill out the Medi-Cal application after you have affirmed your qualification…

What hospitals take Medi Cal?

UC San Diego Medical Center and UC San Diego Medical Group accept Medi-Cal fee-for-service (FFS) and contracts with the following Medi-Cal managed care plans.

What services does Medi Cal offer?

Medi-Cal currently provides a core set of health benefits, including doctor visits, hospital care, immunization, pregnancy-related services and nursing home care. The Affordable Care Act ensures all Medi-Cal health plans offer what are known as Essential Health Benefits (EHB). These ten comprehensive services include the following categories:

What is the Max income for Medi Cal?

In 2019 it was raised to $68,495. If the family income at renewal time was $66,800, all members of the 4-person household were Covered California eligible. In 2019, if the same family raises the income to $68,000, that is under the 2019 266% of the FPL and MAY automatically make the children Medi-Cal eligible.