How to enroll

Medi-Cal is now available to all people 50 years of age or older who meet eligibility criteria. Immigration status does not matter. Call or visit your local county office for more information.

Medi-Cal

Enrollment is year round. If you qualify, you can enroll at any time.

1. Apply for benefits

There are four ways to apply:

• Online at the Covered California website. Create an account to get started with your application.
• In person through an Enrollment Counselor or at your county social services office. Find a location near you on the Covered California website.
• Over the phone by calling Covered California at 1-800-300-1506 (TTY 711). This call is free. You can call Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• By mail with a paper application. You can print one from the DHCS website. Applications are available in many languages. Fill it out and mail it to the address on the application.

2. Check your mail

Your local social services office will send you a notice telling you if you qualify for Medi-Cal. If you are eligible, you will receive a Medi-Cal benefits identification card (BIC) (if you do not already have one). You will also receive a packet to help you choose a health plan.

3. Choose Anthem as your health plan

Once you are enrolled, we’ll send you a welcome packet in the mail!

Need help applying?

Call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This call is free.

Have questions about Anthem?

Call us at 1-800-227-3238 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This call is free.

Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP)

Enrollment is year round. If you qualify, you can enroll at any time.

Apply for benefits

Download an application

Go to the DHCS website to download the MRMIP application and handbook. You can choose Anthem as your health plan on the application.

Mail your completed application to:

California Major Risk Medical Insurance Program
P.O. Box 9044
Oxnard, CA 93031-9044

Be sure to include:

• Supporting documentation
• A check for one month’s contribution (payable to California Major Risk Medical Insurance Program)
• Proof of Qualifying Prior Coverage (if applicable)

Need help applying?

Call the MRMIP Enrollment Unit at 1-800-289-6574, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This call is free.

Need help with your health plan?

Visit Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) website or call the DMHC Help Center at 1-888-466-2219.

Tools

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Tools and resources

Have questions? Call or write us!

Medi-Cal: 1-800-407-4627 (TTY 711)
MRMIP: 1-877-687-0549 (TTY 711)

Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Blue Cross of California is contracted with L.A. Care Health Plan to provide Medi-Cal Managed Care services in Los Angeles County.

Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California, independent licensee of the Blue Cross Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.

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