Medi-Cal provides free or low-cost health coverage to low-income individuals and their families. California has been expanding Medi-Cal to a larger and more diverse group of people. Most recently, as of May 1, 2016, Medi-Cal now covers all low income children under the age of 19, regardless of immigration status.

Kaiser Permanente participates in Medi-Cal in many counties. This means that, if you are a current Kaiser Permanente member and your situation changes, you may be able to keep your same doctor and continue your care with Kaiser Permanente if you qualify for Medi-Cal.