Adults without Children

Basic Eligibility Requirements

You must reside in California.
You must provide information about your income and verification of other necessary information if requested.
If you file income taxes, then you must declare your tax filing status, however, it is not required that you file taxes to apply for Medi-Cal.
Be 19 to 64 years old.

Income Requirements

Below are the income limits for adults based on the Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) amounts.

Income Limit for Adults 19-64 Years of Age
FAMILY SIZE	0-138% FPL
1	$1,801
2	$2,433
3	$3,065
4	$3,699
5	$4,331
6	$4,963
7	$5,596
8	$6,228

Citizenship/Immigration Requirements

Currently, all California residents who meet eligibility requirements receive full scope Medi-Cal benefits regardless of immigration status.

Beginning January 1, 2026, adults 19 years and older with an unsatisfactory immigration status (UIS), that apply on or after January 1, 2026, will receive restricted Medi-Cal, if eligibility criteria is met.

Beneficiaries with UIS who applied for Medi-Cal before January 1, 2026, and were found eligible, will continue receiving Full-Scope Medi-Cal from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. Starting on July 1, 2026, they will transition to Full-Scope Medi-Cal with No Dental. All primary care services and medications will remain covered, except dental services.

Renewal Requirements

Your Medi-Cal eligibility must be reviewed at least once a year.

Apply On-Line with BenefitsCal

The easiest and quickest way is to apply for Medi-Cal online at BenefitsCal.

Apply By Phone

You can apply by phone. Call the Customer Service Center (CSC) (866) 613-3777 to have an application mailed to you.

Apply In Person

You can apply In person at any Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) District Office or outreach site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A caretaker relative is the relative of a dependent child by blood, adoption or marriage with whom the child is living.

If your family’s income is above the income limits for the appropriate family size, you may be eligible to Medi-Cal with a Share of Cost. For more information on the Medi-Cal Share of Cost, see the Medi-Cal Share-of-Cost Flyer.

Visit Medi-Cal Covered Benefits for a list of Essential Health Benefits covered by Medi-Cal.

Visit Health Care Options to learn more about the different plans, choose and compare plans and providers, and enroll in a Managed Care Plan.

Visit Medi-Cal Dental Program for information about the Medi-Cal Dental Services available to you.

You can request a replacement Medi-Cal card, also known as the Benefit Identification Card (or BIC) by calling the Customer Service Center at (866) 613-3777.