Medi-Cal is free health coverage for people with little or no money. You do not need a home address.
Part 1: Medi-Cal
Step 1: Apply free
Apply free: online at BenefitsCal.com (the same form as food help), by phone 1-866-262-9881, in person at a county office, or call 2-1-1 and they help you.
Step 2: It pays for a lot
It pays for doctors, hospital, medicine, teeth, eyes, and mental health. It can even pay bills from the last 3 months.
Step 3: Sick right now?
Go to a hospital or clinic and say: “Please sign me up today.” Many can start your coverage the same day.
Part 2: Medicare (65 or older, or disabled)
Medicare is health coverage for people 65 and older, and for some people with disabilities. Apply through Social Security: 1-800-772-1213 (tap to call) or ssa.gov. If money is tight, apply for Medi-Cal too: it can pay your Medicare costs.
Still stuck? Call 2-1-1.