Medi-Cal Program

Attention: 

During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), Medi-Cal beneficiaries stayed enrolled in the program. If your contact information or household circumstances have changed, please update your information today by contacting your local county office at: 1-888-385-5160, https://benefitscal.com/, or via mail at P.O. Box 20400, Auburn CA 95604.This may help keep your Medi-Cal coverage following the end of the COVID-19 PHE.

Covered California WebsiteMedi-Cal offers medical, dental, vision and mental health care to eligible individuals and families at little or no cost. If you are ineligible to Medi-Cal, affordable insurance plans are available through the health benefits exchange, Covered California, during their November through December open enrollment.

The information on this page is for reference only. Speak to a staff person for the most up-to-date information.

  1. Am I Eligible
  2. Where Can I Apply
  3. What Do I Need to Bring
  4. Special Programs
  5. FAQs

In January 2014, the Affordable Care Act expanded Medi-Cal coverage to include adult customers between the ages of 19-64 with income limits up to 138% of the federal poverty level (FPL). See the 2022 annual income FPL chart.

Household Size
100% FPL
138% FPL
250% FPL
1
$13,590
$18,755
$33,975
2
$18,310
$25,268
$45,775
3
$23,030
$31,782
$57,575
4
$27,750
$38,295
$69,375
For Each Additional Person Add
$4,720
$6,514
$11,800


For other Medi-Cal programs, income and property limits also apply. Even if you are working, own a house, are married, or have no children, you may be eligible for Medi-Cal programs that help pay medical expenses. Any person has the right to apply, but certain conditions must be met to qualify. It is important for anyone in need of medical assistance to contact Placer County Human Services Division to start an application.