How to apply for Medicaid in California: Contact your State Medical Assistance (Medicaid) office: You can Call the Medi-Cal Helpline: at 800-541-5555 or 916-636-1980 or visit these websites for information:

  • https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Pages/dhcs_contact.aspx
  • https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/eligibility/Pages/Beneficiaries.aspx
  • https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Pages/Keep-Your-Medi-Cal.aspx

For states other than California, you may want to visit: https://www.medicaid.gov/about-us/beneficiary-resources/index.html#statemenu for helpful information