{"id":183,"date":"2018-10-29T22:56:02","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T22:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/?page_id=183"},"modified":"2026-03-04T14:37:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:37:29","slug":"medi-cal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/programs\/medi-cal\/","title":{"rendered":"Medi-Cal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div data-isd-block-id='isd-slider-block_db841c3d095335bdc4b3142402af866d' class=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-slider slider-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div id=\"slider-isd-slider-block_db841c3d095335bdc4b3142402af866d\" class=\"carousel slide slider-carousel slide half\" data-bs-ride=\"carousel\"  data-bs-interval=\"5000\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-inner slides-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-item active half\" data-background=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/03\/MediCal.jpg\"  style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hs-slide-wrapper has-content has-full-overlay left-align\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hs-content-wrapper left-align has-white-color has-primary-background-color \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide-content text-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"section-heading\">Apply for Medi-Cal<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-btn-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/benefitscal.com\/\" class=\" has-white-color has-primary-accent-background-color rounded-corners isd-btn isd-btn-large\" target=\"\">Apply for Medi-Cal <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hs-image-wrapper desk-center-center mobi-center-center image-box-pos-right\" style=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-isd-layout\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-top:3.75rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-100 desktop-none desktop-order-1 tablet-none tablet-order-1 mobile-none mobile-order-1 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT IS MEDI-CAL?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health coverage for California residents who meet eligibility requirements. Most applicants who apply through Covered California and enroll in Medi-Cal will receive care through managed health plans. Medi-Cal has always covered low-income children, pregnant women and families. On Jan. 1, 2014, California expanded Medi-Cal eligibility to include low-income adults. When you complete a Covered California application, your eligibility for Medi-Cal will automatically be determined.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/c4yourself.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2018\/12\/icon_computer.png\" alt=\"Apply for Medi-Cal at https:\/\/c4yourself.com\" class=\"wp-image-330\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/find-an-office\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2018\/12\/icon_location.png\" alt=\"Apply for Medical Find a TAD Office\" class=\"wp-image-332\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APPLY FOR MEDI-CAL<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/find-an-office\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may apply for Medi-Cal online via BenefitsCal, in person at your&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/find-an-office\/\">local offices<\/a><\/strong>, via mail, over the phone, or by fax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>The easiest and quickest way to apply for CalWORKs, CalFresh and\/or Medi-Cal is online at\u00a0<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/benefitscal.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/Apply-for-Beneffits-button4B.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"50\" alt=\"Apply Benefits for benefitscal.com\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/>See Medi-Cal brochures for more information on eligibility criteria and requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-50-50 desktop-50-50 desktop-order-1-2 tablet-50-50 tablet-order-1-2 mobile-100-100 mobile-order-1-2 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column border-right\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MEDI-CAL BROCHURES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns m-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/hs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/TAD\/tad000411m.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Download MEDI-CAL BROCHURES - English\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"Medi-Cal Brochures English\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/hs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/TAD\/tad000411m.pdf\">English<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/hs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/TAD\/tad000411m_sp.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Download MEDI-CAL BROCHURES - Spanish\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"Medi-Cal Brochures Spanish\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/hs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/TAD\/tad000411m_sp.pdf\">Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MEDI-CAL GUIDES<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/hs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/TAD\/PUB-68.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Download MEDI-CAL GUIDES - What it means to you.\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"Medi-Cal Guides\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/hs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/TAD\/PUB-68.pdf\">WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-100 desktop-none desktop-order-1 tablet-none tablet-order-1 mobile-none mobile-order-1 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MEDI-CAL FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"_408849-a3\" class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_c8c2f3-ff\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_c8c2f3-ff\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I get a doctor referral or a list of providers?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_c8c2f3-ff\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_c8c2f3-ff\" data-parent=\"#_408849-a3\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>We cannot refer you to individual providers.&nbsp;In San Bernardino County you will be required to select a managed care provider such as Molina or the Inland Empire Health Plan as your primary care provider.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_ddfea7-f3\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_ddfea7-f3\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I get help from Medi-Cal with Medicare costs?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_ddfea7-f3\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_ddfea7-f3\" data-parent=\"#_408849-a3\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are entitled to or receiving Medicare, you may be eligible to payment of your Medicare Part A and\/or Part B premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance fees by applying for the Medicare Savings Programs,&nbsp; even if you are not receiving Medi-Cal. The Medicare Savings Programs are:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualifying Individual (QI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligibility requirements include property and income limits which may change annually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can apply for the Medicare Savings Programs online (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.benefitscal.com\">www.benefitscal.com<\/a>) or by coming in to one of our <a href=\"\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/find-an-office\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local offices<\/a>.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_ca5fba-91\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_ca5fba-91\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">What do I need to bring when I apply for Medi-Cal?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_ca5fba-91\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_ca5fba-91\" data-parent=\"#_408849-a3\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>On the day you apply for Medi-Cal assistance, you will be asked to complete some forms and to listen to an explanation of your rights and responsibilities. You will be given an appointment to return within one working day to see an Eligibility Worker and complete the application process. To expedite the process, you are advised to bring the following items with you if applicable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identification (Driver\u2019s License or California Identification Card)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Security Card or verification that they have applied for all family members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statements of Bank Accounts and any other resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of United States (US) citizenship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof from US Citizenship &amp; Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly INS) of permanent resident alien status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immunization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verification of income, wages and Social Security Benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of vehicle registration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_32e4c0-ae\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_32e4c0-ae\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">How do I apply for cash assistance (Medi-Cal)?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_32e4c0-ae\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_32e4c0-ae\" data-parent=\"#_408849-a3\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Needy families may apply for assistance online, or by coming in to one of our <a href=\"\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/find-an-office\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local offices<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The easiest and quickest way to apply for Cash Assistance, CalFresh (Food Stamps) and\/or Medi-Cal is online at &nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.benefitscal.com\">www.benefitscal.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_5af538-20\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_5af538-20\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">Who is eligible for cash assistance?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_5af538-20\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_5af538-20\" data-parent=\"#_408849-a3\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Cash benefits for the care of needy children may be available when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One or both parents is deceased<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One or both parents is physically or mentally incapacitated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The principal wage earner parent is unemployed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One or both parents is continually absent from the home in which the child is living<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background:#eeeeee\" class=\"wp-block-isd-layout has-background\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:3.75rem;padding-top:3.75rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-100 desktop-none desktop-order-1 tablet-none tablet-order-1 mobile-none mobile-order-1 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">APPLICATION PROCESS<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/programs\/calworks\/#tab-1\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-tabs awards-tabs\"><div class=\"tabs-wrap tabs-id_129dcd-13 tabs-has-3-tabs active-tab-1 tabs-layout-htabs tabs-mobile-layout-accordion create-accordion\"><ul class=\"tabs-title-list tabs-image-medium tabs-image-top tabs-title tabs-card-style\"><li class=\"tabs-border title-item title-item-1 tab-title-active tab-has-no-image\" id=\"tab-1brapply\"><a class=\"tab-title tab-title-1\" data-tab=\"1\" href=\"#tab-1brapply\"><span class=\"sr-only\">1<br \/>APPLY<\/span><span class=\"title-text\">1<br \/>APPLY<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"tabs-border title-item title-item-2 tab-title-inactive tab-has-no-image\" id=\"tab-2brdepartmentreview\"><a class=\"tab-title tab-title-2\" data-tab=\"2\" href=\"#tab-2brdepartmentreview\"><span class=\"sr-only\">2<br \/>DEPARTMENT REVIEW<\/span><span class=\"title-text\">2<br \/>DEPARTMENT REVIEW<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"tabs-border title-item title-item-3 tab-title-inactive tab-has-no-image\" id=\"tab-3broutcome\"><a class=\"tab-title tab-title-3\" data-tab=\"3\" href=\"#tab-3broutcome\"><span class=\"sr-only\">3<br \/>OUTCOME<\/span><span class=\"title-text\">3<br \/>OUTCOME<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-tab tab-inner-content inner-tab-1 inner-tab_08b89a-b2\"><div class=\"tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-isd-layout\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-75-25 desktop-75-25 desktop-order-1-2 tablet-75-25 tablet-order-1-2 mobile-100-100 mobile-order-1-2 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<p>Submit an application for CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, County Medical Services Program (CMSP), or Disaster CalFresh via BenefitsCal by clicking Apply Now from the homepage. Fill out the application as completely as possible to avoid delay in processing your application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\">\n<figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.benefitscal.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/09\/Step1_image2.png\" alt=\"Step 1 Image\" class=\"wp-image-8019\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-tab tab-inner-content inner-tab-2 inner-tab_78baed-c6\"><div class=\"tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-isd-layout\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-75-25 desktop-75-25 desktop-order-1-2 tablet-75-25 tablet-order-1-2 mobile-100-100 mobile-order-1-2 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<p>Staff verifies the application submitted is complete and schedules the customer for an interview to obtain appropriate non-financial\/financial information and verifications to determine program eligibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2018\/12\/Step2_image.png\" alt=\"Step 2 Image\" class=\"wp-image-335\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-tab tab-inner-content inner-tab-3 inner-tab_8ddf22-43\"><div class=\"tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-isd-layout\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-75-25 desktop-75-25 desktop-order-1-2 tablet-75-25 tablet-order-1-2 mobile-100-100 mobile-order-1-2 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<p>Staff approves or denies the County based Medi-Cal program within prescribed timeframes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If ineligible to a County based Medi-Cal program, the customers application will be referred to Covered CA to determine eligibility to other non-County based health coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customer picks a Covered CA plan, if ineligible to Medi-Cal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"264\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2019\/01\/Step3_image.png\" alt=\"Step3_image\" class=\"wp-image-725\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background:#0059b3\" class=\"wp-block-isd-layout has-background\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:2.5rem;padding-top:2.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-50-50 desktop-50-50 desktop-order-1-2 tablet-50-50 tablet-order-1-2 mobile-100-100 mobile-order-1-2 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column w-50 mb-0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right mb-0 mt-2 has-white-color has-text-color\">WEB CHAT<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column w-50 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