California Rural Health Policy Council

California Rural Health Policy Council

Rural Health Policy Council
California's Focal Point for Rural Health - About US

Health Insurance and Access to Care

How can I find out if I qualify for health insurance?

Health Insurance Eligibility Tool Information for all the public and private health plans for which family members in your household may qualify; a quick reference list of phone numbers and websites for all plans; a special resource section on locating financial benefits and free or low-cost health benefits

Do my children or I qualify for government funded health coverage programs?

The Healthy Families Program is a state- and federally-funded health coverage program for children with family incomes above the level eligible for no-cost Medi-Cal and below 250% of the Federal Income Guidelines ($38,160 for a family of three).

The Medi-cal web site provides access to provider bulletins, manuals, regulations and forms for enrolling in the Medi-Cal program. A variety of transactions can also be performed through this site including: Recipient Eligibility, CMC Uploads, Checkwrite Information and much more.

I am a veteran, how do I access my veteran health benefits?

The Veterans Health Association provides an online Form 10-10EZ: Application for Health Benefits.

Who do I contact if I have problems with my HMO?

The California Department of Managed Health Care HMO Help Center is designed to help California's resolve their issues with their HMO's and answer questions regarding HMO's and other health care coverage.

The California's Department of Personnel Administration - Rural Healthcare Equity Program to provide reimbursements of certain health care expenses for State employees and annuitants who do not have access to a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO).

 
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