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Learn about Medi-Cal with Kaiser Permanente

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.

Vision care

Have your eyes checked to see if you need glasses. Members can get frames and lenses for their glasses.

Hospital inpatient care

If you have to go to a hospital, you can get the services you need, including x-rays and lab tests.

Emergency care

If you need to make an emergency room visit, you can get emergency services.

Find out if you may qualify for Medi-Cal

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See if you qualify for CalFresh, California’s food assistance program

We’re here to help

Whether you’re a new member or new to the website, we can help you find help and answers.

Local County Medi-Cal Resources

Find who you need to call or where you need to go for more details

Answers to your questions

Choose from a variety of questions and answers

Additional resources

Learn more about additional programs in your state

Questions about Medi-Cal with Kaiser Permanente?

Call the Kaiser Permanente Medicaid Assistance Center at

1-800-557-4515 (toll free) or 711 (TTY),

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Español: 1-800-545-7263

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