Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

Seniors are adults 65 years of age and older. Persons with disabilities include both children and adults with a disability that meet the Social Security Administration (SSA) disability standard.

Basic Eligibility Requirements

You must reside in California.
You must provide verification of income and other necessary information if requested.
There are additional requirements for each program below.

The Following Programs are Available to Assist Seniors and Persons with Disabilities:

Frequently Asked Questions

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 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.

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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