§ BENEFITS
Medi-Cal health coverage – LA County
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Who qualifies
LA County residents with limited income; groups include families, adults without children, pregnant people, seniors, people with disabilities, people needing long-term care, people needing help with Medicare costs, and former foster youth up to 26.
How to apply
Apply online at BenefitsCal.com or through Covered California, or in person at a DPSS office. Call (866) 613-3777 for help, including free interpreter services.
What it is
Medi-Cal is California's free or low-cost health coverage for people with limited income. It covers families with children, adults 19-64, pregnant people, seniors and people with disabilities, and former foster youth up to age 26. You can apply any time of year.
What they offer
Medi-Cal
freeFree or low-cost health coverage.
Medicare Savings Program
freeHelp with Medicare premiums, deductibles and coinsurance.
Contact
About the organisation
LA County DPSS administers cash aid, food, and health coverage programs for county residents.
Service area
Los Angeles County