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Adults without Children

Adults, who are between the ages 19 to 64, without children may qualify for no cost Medi-Cal benefits.

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
0-138% FPL
FAMILY SIZE INCOME LIMIT
1 $1,677
2 $2,269
3 $2,860
4 $3,450
5 $4,043
6 $4,633
7 $5,224
8 $5,816
Citizenship/Immigration Requirements

Adults under the age of 26 may be eligible for Full-Scope Medi-Cal benefits regardless of their immigration status, if all other eligibility requirements are met.

Effective May 1, 2022, adults 50 years of age or older may be eligible for Full-Scope Medi-Cal benefits regardless of their immigration status, if all other eligibility requirements are met.

 
Medi-Cal Benefits by Immigration Status
Immigration Status Age 0-18 and Income Between 0-266% FPL Age 19-25 and Income Between 0-138% FPL Age 26-49 and Income Between 0-138% FPL Age 50 or Older and Income Between 0-138% FPL
Satisfactory Immigration Status Full-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services)  Full-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services)  Full-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services)  Full-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services) 
Non-Satisfactory Immigration Status Full-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services) Full-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services)  Restricted-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy Services)  Full-Scope Benefits (Includes Pregnancy 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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