Medi-Cal is California's version of the Medicaid program and is funded jointly by the state of California and the Federal Government. Medi-Cal recipients often receive Medicare, but the Medi-Cal program is not related to Medicare Insurance. Medicare (Social Security) is determined by age or severe disability. Medi-Cal is determined by financial need at any age.

Medi-Cal, on the other hand, is a federal health program administered by individual states that serves some low-income individuals, families, and children that demonstrate need. See similar questions...

Yes. If you have Medi-Cal and you qualify for Medicare you can use both programs. However, if you are a dual-eligible, you will be ineligible for the Low-Income Transitional Assistance Program. See similar questions...

SB 393 allows you to receive prescriptions at the Medi-Cal rate with a 15% processing fee per prescription. Medicare is provided in two parts: Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance). In 2003, Medicare expanded benefits to include a voluntary Prescription Drug Discount Card or Part D. The new prescription drug program will begin in 2006. See similar questions...

These payers require paperwork before we can electronically submit claims for you. These forms have very specific instructions that must be followed exactly. All of these forms require the provider's original signature - faxed copies are not accepted. The completed forms must be mailed either to Office Ally, or to the payer, (depending on the form) and then we must wait for an approval letter from the payer. Please contact us if you have any questions about these forms. See similar questions...

Medi-Cal is the state Medicaid program that provides health coverage for low-income and medically needy individuals, including those with disabilities. Medi-Cal/HIPP is a program under Medi-Cal that pays for private health insurance premiums for individuals with high-cost medical conditions. See similar questions...

Medi-Cal covers select treatment services in the DADS system of care. Your treatment provider can help you determine if you qualify for Medi-Cal and can assist you in the application process. See similar questions...

In July 1965, two major amendments to the Social Security Act greatly expanded the scope of medical coverage available to various segments of the population. Title XVIII established the Medicare program and Title XIX established the state option medical assistance program known as Medicaid, which provides federal matching funds to states implementing a single comprehensive medical care program. See similar questions...

Instructions for billing Medi-Cal can be found in the provider manuals. The provider manuals come in two parts: a Part 1 manual, which addresses Medi-Cal program and eligibility requirements and is applicable to all communities, and a Part 2 manual, which addresses the specific billing requirements and policies of each provider community. Each community has its own Part 2 manual. See similar questions...

The Federal program provides health coverage for the term of breast or cervical cancer and is renewed annually. Yes. Under Medi-Cal's Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program, undocumented immigrants can be covered in the State-Only program. Yes. You can work while receiving health coverage from Medi-Cal's Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program. However, your income cannot exceeds 200% of the Federal Poverty Level at the date of application. See similar questions...

HIPP stands for Health Insurance Premium Payment. The Medi-Cal/HIPP program pays private health insurance premiums so that individuals with high cost medical conditions may continue their private health coverage rather than relying solely on Medi-Cal. See similar questions...

Yes. The Medi-Cal/HIPP program is also referred to as the HIPP Program or HIPP. Technically, Medi-Cal/HIPP pays premiums for people who are already enrolled in private coverage. If you have private coverage available, but are not yet enrolled, the program is known as Employee Group Health Plan (EGRP). Besides this difference, the programs are identical, and are usually referred to simply as Medi-Cal/HIPP. See similar questions...

be enrolled in a Medi-Cal eligibility category (aid code) that does not have a share of cost OR has a share of cost that does not exceed $200 per month; have a high-cost medical condition such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, pregnancy and organ transplantation; and be insured under a private health insurance policy that does not exclude the individual’s high-cost medical condition. See similar questions...

You can use Medi-Cal/HIPP to cover the cost of private health insurance premiums. Medi-Cal will cover services that are not available under the private policy in addition to deductibles and co-payments. If you have a share of cost it must be met before you can use Medi-Cal services. See similar questions...

SSI-linked Medi-Cal provides free, full scope Medi-Cal services for California residents who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). See similar questions...

Our initial consultation is at NO CHARGE. We can arrange to converse with you by phone or e-mail the very first time. We take a thorough personal and financial analysis. Then we show you how you would qualify for Medi-Cal through the use of a worksheet. Oftentimes, we like to have adult children sit in our meetings in order to better understand the entire process. See similar questions...

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Medically Needy Medi-Cal provides full scope Medi-Cal services to aged, blind, or disabled people with income above the eligibility levels of no-cost Medi-Cal programs. The program usually requires that you incur a monthly share of cost, similar in principle to a monthly co-payment. See similar questions...

No. There are different ways you can qualify for Medi-Cal. Each Medi-Cal eligibility category has unique requirements. Db101 has detailed information on the following Medi-Cal categories: lt;< Prev | Medi-Cal (General) | SSI-Linked | A & D FPL | 250% CWD | Medically Needy | Medi-Cal/HIPP | Next >> See similar questions...