Accessing Health Care Resources
2024 Updates:
Medi-Cal is available to everyone regardless of immigration status, as long as other requirements are met.
Medi-Cal está disponible para todos, independientemente de su estatus migratorio, siempre que se cumplan otros requisitos.
Access to things like gender affirming care, reproductive healthcare services, and fertility preservation services are all accessible in California and generally covered by Medi-Cal.
El acceso a cosas como la atención de afirmación de género, servicios de salud reproductiva y servicios de preservación de la fertilidad son accesibles en California y generalmente cubiertos por Medi-Cal
DACA recipients will still be eligible to enroll in a Covered California plan for the first time ever during the next open enrollment period, which is 11/1/24-12/31/24.
Los beneficiarios de DACA todavía serán elegibles para inscribirse en un plan de Covered California por primera vez durante el próximo período de inscripción abierta, que es 11/1/24-12/31/24.
REMINDER: Purchasing insurance through Covered California and receiving financial assistance to pay for the insurance DOES NOT make an individual a “Public Charge.”
RECORDATORIO: Comprar un seguro a través de Covered California y recibir asistencia financiera para pagar el seguro NO convierte a un individuo en una “carga pública.”
FAQ
Where can I find quality, affordable health insurance?
The Health Coverage Unit helps families and adults who live in San Mateo County apply for free and low-cost health coverage programs.
https://www.smchealth.org/post/do-you-need-help-paying-health-care
Covered California is the state of California's new, easy-to-use marketplace where Californians can shop and compare high-quality health insurance policies- including Medi-Cal- and may be eligible for premium assistance.
www.coveredca.com
Where do I go if I have a problem with my health plan?
Information from the Department of Managed Health Care about what to do if you have a problem with your health plan.
www.dmhc.ca.gov/dmhc_consumer/pc/pc_default.aspx
Where can I find information about my Medi-Cal Share of Cost?
Read Legal Aid's Guide, "Understanding Your Share of Cost."
Read Legal Aid's Guide, "Is Your Share of Cost Calculated Correctly?"
Read Legal Aid's Guide, "250% Working Disabled Program"
Other Resources
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the choices, care and quality of life for California’s long term care consumers. CANHR provides guidance with special needs trusts, Medi-Cal eligibility and estate recovery when someone is in a skilled nursing facility, and more. Referrals are available for representation on these issues but there is a charge for these services.
The Health Consumer Alliance website which contains information about health care coverage and services, including consumer brochures on a wide range of topics in 14 different languages.
www.healthconsumer.org