G
ood news! More people under
age 19 can get full Medi-Cal
benefits under the new
California Law Senate Bill (SB) 75.
What is the new law?
SB 75
gives full Medi-Cal benefits to
people under 19 who meet all
the other Medi-Cal rules. And
your immigration status does not
matter. SB 75 began on May 1, 2016,
so you can apply at any time.
What is full-scope Medi-Cal?
Medi-Cal is free for families of a
certain income. For families who
must pay, the monthly cost is
$13 per child, up to $39 at most for
three or more children. Full-scope
Medi-Cal covers more than just
emergency care. It covers:
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Basic health care—doctor visits,
urgent care, hospital care and
prescription medications.
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Dental care.
Medi-Cal has expanded!
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Mental health care.
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Vision (eye) care.
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Alcohol and drug abuse treatment.
You can learn more about
Medi-Cal at
www.dhcs.ca.gov
.
What are the benefits of
having full-scope Medi-Cal?
With full-scope Medi-Cal, you can
choose a health plan. The health plan,
such as Kern Family Health Care,
works with doctors to make sure you
get the services you need to stay
healthy. Your health plan works with
your doctors to manage your care.
How do I apply for Medi-Cal?
For free help from a Certified
Application Counselor, call the
Community Health Initiative at
661-632-5018
. You can also call the
Kern County Department of Human
Services (DHS) at
877-410-8812
or
talk to your doctor, clinic or a
Family Resource Center near you.
Immigrant families:
Personal
information that is shared and used
when signing your children up for
Medi-Cal is completely private. Some
people are concerned that getting
health care will affect their application
to change their immigration status.
Enrolling in health care coverage
does not count as a “public charge”
that could later affect your
immigration status.
Sources: California Department of Health Care Services; Kern County Community Health
Initiative
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