What if I have Medi-Cal? Medi-Cal provides mental health care and substance use disorder services. If you are in a Medi-Cal managed care plan, call your plan or call the Medi-Cal Mental Health Care Ombudsman at 1-800-896-4042.
How do I find a therapist for Medi-Cal?
If you are a Medi-Cal member and need help with mental health or substance use services, please call CalOptima Behavioral Health at 1-855-877-3885, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. TDD/TTY users can call toll-free at 1-800-735-2929.
Can you get therapy with Medi-Cal?
Beacon Health Systems Counselors
Shine a Light Counseling Center has Beacon Health Systems therapists available to provide free adult, teen, and child therapy for clients with Medi-Cal.
Is Medi-Cal the same as CalOptima?
CalOptima provides health care coverage for Orange County residents who are eligible for full Medi-Cal. Once enrolled, we will work with you to find the right health care providers to meet your needs. We also have many special programs to help you maintain your health.
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Does Kaiser accept CalOptima?
Thank you for choosing Kaiser Permanente as your health care provider through CalOptima. CalOptima is a health plan for people who have Medi-Cal. CalOptima works with the State of California to help you get the health care you need. Kaiser Permanente is your health care provider through CalOptima.
Does CalOptima pay for gym membership?
Health and Fitness Benefits
Health Club Membership/Fitness $0 The fitness benefit includes a membership to a contracted gym. Members may elect to receive up to two (2) home fitness kits in place of a gym membership.
Is CalOptima a PPO or HMO?
Welcome to OneCare (HMO D-SNP)
With OneCare from CalOptima Health, you can choose from more than 1,500 doctors and specialists in Orange County who are ready to serve you. There are no monthly premiums, and no deductible. We provide prescriptions, vision coverage, and many other benefits.
How do I check my CalOptima coverage?
Use these resources to verify member eligibility and benefits:
- CalOptima Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Call it at 800-463-0935.
- Automated Eligibility Verification System (AEVS) Call it at 800-456-2387 (Medi-Cal only).
- Point of service (POS) help desk. Call 800-541-5555 only for Medi-Cal.
What are my Medi-Cal benefits?
Medi-Cal covers most medically necessary care. This includes doctor and dentist appointments, prescription drugs, vision care, family planning, mental health care, and drug or alcohol treatment. Medi-Cal also covers transportation to these services.
What insurance type is Medi-Cal?
Medi-Cal is California’s version of the Federal Medicaid program. Medi-Cal offers no-cost and low-cost health coverage to eligible people who live in California. The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) oversees the Medi-Cal program.
What insurance is Medi-Cal under?
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid health care program. This program pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Medi-Cal is supported by federal and state taxes.
What insurance company is Medi-Cal?
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program that provides medical services to low-income people at little or no cost. It is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
What type of insurance is Medi-Cal considered?
Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, is a public insurance health care program which provides health care services for low-income individuals and families who meet defined eligibility requirements.
Does Medi-Cal check bank accounts?
While Medicaid agencies do not have independent access to a Medicaid recipient’s financial statements, Medicaid does an annual update to make sure a Medicaid recipient still meets the financial eligibility requirements. Furthermore, a Medicaid agency can ask for bank statements at any time, not just on an annual basis.
What is the income limit for Medi-Cal 2022?
According to Covered California income guidelines and salary restrictions, if an individual makes less than $47,520 per year or if a family of four earns wages less than $97,200 per year, then they qualify for government assistance based on their income.
Does Kaiser accept 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 available doctors accept Kaiser Permanente members with Medi-Cal coverage.
Can I use Medi-Cal at any hospital?
Emergency Rooms: As stated above, if you have an emergency and you cannot find a doctor right away, you can go to the emergency room at any hospital. If you show your BIC to staff at the emergency room, Medi-Cal will pay for the services you receive.
Do you have to pay back Medi-Cal?
The Medi-Cal program must seek repayment from the estates of certain deceased Medi-Cal members. Repayment only applies to benefits received by these members on or after their 55th birthday and who own assets at the time of death. If a deceased member owns nothing when they die, nothing will be owed.
Can you go to any doctor with Medi-Cal?
Medi-Cal wants you and your family to be healthy and satisfied with your health care. Medi-Cal managed care medical plans have their own doctors, specialists, clinics, pharmacies, and hospitals. You can choose the doctor or clinic for all your health care needs.
What can disqualify you from Medi-Cal?
If a Medi-Cal applicant’s property/assets are over the Medi-Cal property limit, the applicant will not be eligible for Medi-Cal unless they lower their property/assets according to the program rules. The Medi-Cal eligibility worker looks at how much an applicant and their family has each month.
