Medicaid Prior Authorization
Provider: BWS DISTRICT 17 - FLORENCE
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.
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Most applications are processed within 30 days; long term care applications must be processed within 45 days unless there are extenuating circumstances. Emergency Medi-Cal cards may be issued if the need is urgent and aid is approved.
Visit www.denti-cal.ca.gov to find dentists who accept Medi-Cal.
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+18889997671
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+16265691399
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+18666133777
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+13102587400
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