A caretaker relative is the relative of a dependent child by
blood, adoption or marriage with whom the child is living.
Below are the income limits for both children and parents/caretaker relatives based on the Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) amounts.
Income Limits for Children Aged 0-19 | |||
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Family Size | Infant Age 0-1 0-266% FPL |
Child Age 1-19 0-160% FPL |
Child Age 1-19 161 - 266% FPL |
1 | $3,472 | $2,088 | $3,472 |
2 | $4,690 | $2,821 | $4,690 |
3 | $5,908 | $3,554 | $5,908 |
4 | $7,129 | $4,288 | $7,129 |
5 | $8,348 | $5,021 | $8,348 |
6 | $9,566 | $5,754 | $9,566 |
7 | $10,787 | $6,488 | $10,787 |
8 | $12,005 | $7,221 | $12,005 |
NO PREMIUM | NO PREMIUM | PREMIUM* |
* Optional Targeted Low-Income Children Program is a Medi-Cal premium payment program. The premium has been reduced to zero dollar ($0).
Income Limits for Adults/Parents/Caretakers Aged 19-64 |
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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 |
The easiest and quickest way is to apply for Medi-Cal online at BenefitsCal.
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.
Children (0–18) and pregnant persons remain eligible to apply for full-scope MC regardless of immigration status.
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.