Services are provided to most individuals who receive Medi-Cal benefits at no fee or with a minimum share of cost. For all others, fees are based on a sliding scale according to your ability to pay.
Who Can Get Medi-Cal?
You may qualify for Medi-Cal if you are in one of these groups:
· 65 years old, or older
· Under 21 years of age
· An adult, between 21 and 65 with a minor child living with you
(a child who is not married and who is under the age of 21)
· Blind or disabled
· Pregnant
· Certain refugees, or Cuban/Haitian immigrants
· Receiving care in a nursing home
If you are not in one of these groups, call your county social service agency to see if you qualify for a county-operated medical assistance program (CMSP).
County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services: (805) 781-1600
County of San Luis Obispo CMSP: (805) 781-4839
You must be living in California to qualify for Medi-Cal. Call or visit your local county social services office to ask for a Medi-Cal application, or get one on the Internet at www.dhs.ca.gov/mcs/medi-calhome/MC210.htm