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CHILDREN AND YOUTH
 

NO OR LOW-COST REGULAR MEDI-CAL SERVICES

What services are offered?
Comprehensive preventive care services, primary and specialty care, medical office visits, vision and dental care, mental health services, hospitalization and prescription medicines.

Who can be covered?
Parents or needy caretakers and children up to their 21st birthday.

Is there an income limit?
Yes.  Free Medi-Cal is based on monthly income after allowances for child care and working expenses. See Chart below for monthly income limits after allowances.

To qualify for the program, the family's monthly income after child care and working expenses must be AT or BELOW the limit specified for the family size.  For example, for a family size of two, the monthly income (after deductions for child care and working expenses) must be $750 or less to be eligible.

MONTHLY INCOME
FAMILY SIZE
MONTHLY INCOME LIMIT AFTER ALLOWANCES:
1
$ 600
2
$ 750
3
$ 934
4
$1,100
5
$1,259
6
$1,417
7
$1,550
8
$1,692
9
$1,825
10
$1,959

A share-of-cost for medical services may be required for families with income above these limits

NOTE:  Other rules may apply which might allow free Medi-Cal in some cases.

Is there a property limit?
Yes, depending on the family size.  See Chart below for property limits.

FAMILY SIZE
PROPERTY LIMIT
1
$ 2,000
2
$3,000
3
$3,150
4
$3,300
5
$3,450
6
$3,600
7
$3,750
8
$3,900
9
$4,050
10
$4,200

Can an individual receive services if he/she has other health insurance?
Yes.

How much does it cost?
The family's share-of-cost depends on the amount of monthly income over the income limits shown.

Is citizenship or legal residency required?
Yes, for full coverage.  If not, the person is eligible only for emergency services.

How to file an application?

  • 1. By phone: Call the Medi-Cal toll free number 1(877)597-4777 and request a mail-in application
  • 2. In person: Visit any of the DPSS office
For more information including a copy of the application and the address to mail it, please visit our website at:
dpss.lacounty.gov/new_portal/dpss_medical.cfm


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Last Updated: December 2010