The goal of Medi-Cal is to respond to the health care coverage needs of a growing number of uninsured individuals, and to address the need of supplemental coverage for individuals whose insurance premiums and deductibles are too costly. This is a public health care program for California residents with low income and resources
About the Program
In California, each county is responsible for administering Medi-Cal eligibility and for interpreting state regulations. In general, individuals who are eligible for Medi-Cal benefits are low-income or have limited means to pay for the cost of health care. Medi-Cal has multiple programs one or a family may qualify for, please see Program Requirements below for some general guidelines.
Program Requirements Medi-Cal - Modified Adjusted Gross Income
This program is income based by family size (Year 2023 figures)
Family Size
138% Poverty Level
1
$20,121 Gross/Annually
2
27,214
3
34,307
4
41,400
5
48,494
6
55,587
7
62,680
8
69,773
9
76,866
10
83,960
Medi-Cal - Non-Modified Adjusted Gross Income (Full Hierarchy)
Age 65 or older
Meet Social Security’s definition of a blind or disabled individual
Families with children by qualify as long as deprivation exists such as meeting one of the following criteria:
Absent parent
Incapacitated parent (disabled more than 30 days, but not permanent)
Disabled parent
Deceased parent
Primary wage earner working less than 100 hours or income less than 100% of federal poverty level