Medicaid Prior Authorization

This program provides medical benefits coverage for qualified California residents (it is known as Medicaid in other states). Medi-Cal pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources.

People can apply for Medi-Cal benefits regardless of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability or veteran status. For questions related to immigration status, please visit Medi-Cal Coverage for All.

MEDI-CAL ELIGIBILITY

Eligible low-income applicants who meet income and household eligibility requirements may include the following people:

• 65 or older
• Blind
• Disabled
• Under 21
• Pregnant
• In a skilled nursing or intermediate care home
• On refugee status for a limited time, depending how long you have been in the United States
• A parent or caretaker relative of an age eligible child
• Have been screened for breast and/or cervical cancer (Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program)

People who are enrolled in one of the following programs can also receive Medi-Cal:

• CalFresh
• SSI/SSP
• CalWorks (AFDC)
• Refugee Assistance
• Foster Care or Adoption Assistance Program

More information and a list of Frequently Asked Questions is available online.