Medi-Cal works a little differently in every county. These guides say plainly how to get covered, and where to find care near you.
Plain words about Medi-Cal
Getting covered is confusing. Each guide walks through how Medi-Cal works in your county, how to apply, and where to find mental health care that takes it.
FIND YOUR COUNTY
Start with the county you live in. Each one runs Medi-Cal its own way.
GET COVERED
Read how to apply, who to call, and what papers to have ready.
FIND CARE
See the local mental health services that take Medi-Cal, and how to reach them.
Pick your county
We have written a guide for each of the four counties we serve. Every guide comes in two parts: how to get Medi-Cal coverage there, and the mental health services nearby that accept it.
San Francisco County
How Medi-Cal works in San Francisco, and where to find mental health support that accepts county coverage. Read the guide ➝
Alameda County
How to enroll in Medi-Cal in Alameda County, and the behavioral health services open to members. Read the guide ➝
Santa Cruz County
Where to find help enrolling in Medi-Cal in Santa Cruz County, and how to connect with local mental health services. Read the guide ➝
Merced County
How to get Medi-Cal in Merced County, and how to reach the county-run behavioral health services. Read the guide ➝
Care in your county
Licensed clinicians see eligible Medi-Cal members by video. When there is room on the schedule, that is often within about seven days, and it is $0 for eligible members with qualifying plans.
See how care works ➝Local health plans
Our partner plans include Alameda Alliance for Health, San Francisco Health Plan, Central California Alliance for Health, and Contra Costa Health Plan.