Medi-Cal is a State program, patterned after the Federal Medicaid program, designed to provide no-cost or low-cost medical benefits to low income families. Families qualify based on income, and may qualify for benefits on a share-of-cost basis. Benefits are also available to qualified individuals, including undocumented aliens, for medical emergencies.

Each person eligible for Medi-Cal will receive a California Benefits Identification Card (BIC) which must be presented to any health care provider who will use the card to determine eligibility status. Not all health care providers participate in the Medi-Cal program, and inquiries should be made prior to receiving any medical services.

Who May Be Eligible For Medi-Cal: