Definitions for "Medi-Cal"
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Government supported medical services for qualifying California residents. Known in other states as Medicaid.
California's state-run medical insurance.
A state and federally financed program that provides medical care to low income persons.
California's public program that pays for health and long term care services for low-income Californians, as well as others with very high medical expenses. Medi-Cal offers two types of coverage: Fee for Service and Managed Care. Eligibility rules apply. Also known as Medicaid.
A state and federal health insurance program that provides health care coverage to those with low incomes. Most Medi-Cal recipients in Los Angeles County are enrolled under Medi-Cal managed care. For Eligibility Requirements click here.
Medi-Cal is a need-based, state program that pays the cost of medical care. Eligibility is determined by level of income and other resources. Please visit www.medi-cal.ca.gov for more information.
The California Medicaid program. A federally aided, state operated and administrated program that provides medical benefits for certain low-income persons in need of health and medical care. Subject to broad federal guidelines, California determines the benefits covered, program eligibility, rates of payment for providers, and methods of administrating the program.
A publicly funded health insurance program for low-income California residents. To qualify for Medi-Cal, an individual must (1) demonstrate membership in a group eligible for Medi-Cal coverage and (2) meet Medi-Cal's restrictive income and property standards.
California's name for its program for the poor anddisabled. It is in very serious trouble because of massive underfundingand is increasingly being considered a disgrace for California. Hospitalreimbursement is terrible, physician reimbursement now about 21% ofusual. Many of the poor being denied care because of the underfunding.
California's Medicaid program.
Medical insurance for low-income families and foster children. Each foster child will have a Medi-Cal card unless they are covered under a private insurance policy.
Medi-Cal is the name of the Medicaid program in the State of California. It is jointly administered by the California State Department of Health Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), operating as a Medical Assistance Program under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.