Learn about Medi-Cal with Kaiser Permanente

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Medi-Cal provides free or low-cost health coverage to low-income people and their families. California has been expanding Medi-Cal to a larger and more diverse group of people. Starting January 1, 2024, immigration status will not matter for any Medi-Cal applicant in California.

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.

Individuals who qualify for Medi-Cal will have no or low monthly premiums, no copays, and no out-of-pocket costs for most covered services.

At Kaiser Permanente, you have a wide network of doctors and specialists to choose from. All of our doctors accept Kaiser Permanente Medi-Cal members.

When you get your care from Kaiser Permanente, you get benefits like:

Doctor’s visits

Get care from a doctor or specialist – including appointments, exams, and treatment.

Child check-ups

Your child can get regular check-ups – including shots and vaccines.

Medication

Get prescriptions that fit within the Medi-Cal Contract Drug List

Mental health and addiction care

Get mental health and addiction care for you, your child, and family that is coordinated between Kaiser Permanente and the county (when appropriate). Connect with the Kaiser Permanente mental health & addiction medicine team to assist you. Note: Medi-Cal members receive specialty mental health services and most addiction care through their county.