Medi-Cal
About Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal is the California version of the federal Medicaid program. The goal of the Medi-Cal program in San Luis Obispo is to provide health care for eligible residents of the County.
How to Apply for Medi-Cal
Even if you are working, own a house, or are married, you may be eligible for Medi-Cal programs that help pay medical expenses. Any person has the right to apply. Certain conditions must be met to qualify. It is important for anyone in need of medical assistance to contact the Department of Social Services because so many factors must be considered. Click here to find the office nearest you.
Services Available
Medi-Cal pays for many kinds of medical expenses. Your medical provider will know what services are available at no cost or with a "co-payment".
Pregnancy Services
You may be eligible for Medi-Cal to pay for medical expenses for yourself and the baby if you are pregnant and cannot afford to pay for health care during pregnancy and for the baby's first year of life. Medi-Cal is often available at no cost to the mother even if she has income. Increases in family income will not count after Medi-Cal pregnancy-related services are approved.
Children
Children may get Medi-Cal at no cost if income requirements are met. There are different programs available for infants, for children ages 1 through 6, and for children ages 6 through 19. Children who receive Medi-Cal can get free health and dental check-ups through the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) to help keep them healthy, find health problems early, and answer health questions. Click here for a list of medical providers that serve Medi-Cal eligible CHDP children.
Confidential Medical Services for Minors
Confidential medical services are available to unmarried persons under age 21and living with their parents. Parental consent is currently not needed under the Minor Consent Program. Medical services covered under this program are those which relate to family planning, pregnancy, drug/alcohol abuse, venereal and other sexually transmitted infections, sexual assault, and outpatient mental health services for sexual or child abuse.
CenCal Health Medical Providers
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for the directory of the Cen-Cal Health medical providers for San Luis Obispo County. For printing purposes be aware that this document contains 143 pages.
Denti-Cal Dental Providers
Click here for a list of Dental providers that accept Denti-Cal for San Luis Obispo county residents.
Healthy Kids Dental Providers
Click here for a list of Delta Dental providers on the central coast that provide dental services for children enrolled in the Healthy Kids program.
Health Resources in the County
Click here for a useful list of resources for Health and Medical services available to Medi-Cal beneficiaries in San Luis Obispo County.
Medi-Cal Caseload Statistics
Click here for Medi-Cal Caseload Statistics
Click here to go to the Social Services home page