Not covered? You
may now qualify
for Medi-Cal
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health
family
health insurance
L
awmakers have approved
legislation to expand Medi-Cal
coverage to more than 1 million
Californians under federal health
reform. As of Jan. 1, 2014, those newly
eligible for Medi-Cal can join Kern
Family Health Care (KFHC) or Health
Net for Medi-Cal in Kern County.
What does Medi-Cal cover?
Medi-Cal with KFHC is free for you
and your family if you qualify. ere
are no monthly premiums or co-pays.
Medi-Cal health coverage provides:
Doctor visits.
Prescription drugs.
Hospital care.
Alcohol and drug abuse
services.*
Vision care.
Mental health services.*
Care during and after your
pregnancy.
Preventive health care.
Emergency room care.
Shots (immunizations) and
more.
*Kern Family Health Care will help you get these services.
Persons
in family/
household
Poverty
guideline 138%
1
$11,490 $15,856
2
$15,510 $21,403
3
$19,530 $26,951
4
$23,550 $32,499
5
$27,570 $38,046
6
$31,590 $43,594
7
$35,610 $49,141
8
$39,630 $54,689
Now, more of you qualify for
Medi-Cal. Apply today!
Who qualifies?
e new law
allows California to expand its
Medi-Cal health coverage program
to all people who have incomes at
or below 138 percent of the federal
poverty level. is equals an
annual income of $15,856 for an
individual and $32,499 for a family
of four. Of the approximately
141,000** uninsured people in
Kern County, more than 45,000***
may be eligible for Medi-Cal
expansion. is chart shows more
information about the federal
poverty level:****
How to apply.
By phone.
Call the Kern County
Department of Human Services at
877-410-8812
to see if you qualify
for Medi-Cal.
Online.
Visit C4Yourself at
www.c4yourself.com
. C4Yourself
is an online application system
that allows you to apply for
benefits. This is a secure site, and
all your information will be private
and safe.
In person.
Talk to your doctor or
clinic or visit the Family Resource
Center in your community. Many
of these o ces have sta available
who can help you apply.
**According to 2011–2012 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data
***According to 2009 CHIS data
****For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,020 for each additional person.
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