Medi-Cal Eligibility Expansion for Young Adults Regardless of Immigration Status Starting January 1, 2020, a new law in California expands full scope Medi-Cal to young adults who qualify and are under age 26, regardless of immigration status.
What is full scope Medi-Cal? Medi-Cal is a public health insurance program which provides free or low-cost health care services to qualified California residents. Full scope Medi-Cal covers: • Emergency health care • Routine check-ups • Medical, dental, mental health, family planning, and vision (eye) care • Substance abuse treatment • Prescriptions... and more Additional benefits include transportation to and from doctor, dental, and pharmacy visits for prescription pick-up. A primary care doctor can also provide specialty medical referrals if needed. Enrollment in a Medi-Cal health plan provides access to a network of doctors that cover any medically necessary service.
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