Offers health insurance to qualified individuals and families. There are many categories of Medi-Cal. A family's resources and/or income, depending on the category, determine eligibility.

County Medical Services Program (CMSP) provides coverage for adults not on SSI/SSP or Medi-Cal between the ages of 21 and 64. (For more information on CMSP see www.cmspcounties.org).

From the California Department of Health Care Services:
​Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program. This is a public health insurance program which provides needed health care services for low-income individuals including families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, foster care, pregnant women, and low income people with specific diseases such as tuberculosis, breast cancer, or HIV/AIDS.  Medi-Cal is financed equally by the state and federal government. ​​​​​

Medi-Cal phone support: 800-541-5555. The Telephone Service Center (TSC) is available 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

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Connecting Point offers Nevada County residents assistance with signing up for health insurance. Call 211 or 833-342-5211 for a referral to a Navigator who will contact you and guide you through the application or renewal process at no cost to you.

 

Denti-Cal service provider. These providers may not have room for new Denti-Cal patients, or may see only established patients. Some offices may have a long waiting list. Please contact to verify that they are accepting new patients. Remember, always take your Denti-Cal Benefit Identification Card (BIC) to your appointment. This provider also offers orthodontics screenings, and Saturday and evening appointments.

As a family dentistry, Western Dental understands that children are special patients who need extra care and attention. Just like adults, children face a variety of dental challenges including tooth decay and infection. The best way for your child to avoid dental issues now and in the future is to start forming good dental habits at an early age.

Cavities can happen to anyone at any age. In addition to regular dental checkups and professional cleanings from Western Dental, good oral hygiene including daily brushing and flossing can help prevent cavities.

ABC Dental does not have an official website, but accepts Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal and those without insurance.

Offers health insurance under a Medi-Cal Managed Care plan. Provides coordinated healthcare, pharmacy, vision, and transportation services to members. Call Member Services at 1-877-658-0305  to receive help in finding a doctor or to request a printed directory. Call 1-800-430-4263 to enroll.

California Health and Wellness serves members under the state’s Medi-Cal Managed Care Rural Expansion program. The expansion program covers members eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as other populations.

NOTE: Most people in Placer County who have Medi-Cal have been assigned or have chosen one of two managed care plans: Anthem Blue Cross or California Health and Wellness.

Health Care Options provides Medi-Cal beneficiaries with resources to make informed choices about Medi-Cal benefits.

Medi-Cal beneficiaries can call Health Care Options to select a plan, change a plan, or disenroll.

Health Care Options is a branch of the Managed Care Operations Division of the CA Dept. of Health Care Services.

Most people in Placer County who have Medi-Cal have been assigned or have chosen one of two managed care plans: Anthem Blue Cross or California Health and Wellness.

Anthem Blue Cross’ affiliate is contracted with the Department of Health Care Services to provide Medi-Cal health benefits to its Medi-Cal recipients.

Health Care Options gives people resources to make informed choices about Medi-Cal benefits.

 

Provides Medi-Cal telephone support during normal business hours and an automated phone line for additional information and help after hours.

Medi-Cal phone support: 800-541-5555. The Telephone Service Center (TSC) is available 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

People who have straight Medi-Cal can call this number to get a list of providers in their area that take Medi-Cal. Once they have Anthem Blue Cross, California Health and Wellness, or other managed care, they will need to contact those companies directly for a list of providers.

Automated Phone Center: 800-786-4346. The automated phone center is available 7am to 8pm, Pacific Standard Time, seven days a week.

The Medi-Cal Program currently offers dental services as one of the program's many benefits.

The Medi-Cal Dental Program covers a variety of dental services for Medi-Cal beneficiaries, such as:

• Diagnostic and preventive dental hygiene (e.g. examinations, x-rays, and teeth cleanings)
• Emergency services for pain control
• Tooth extractions
• Fillings
• Root canal treatments (anterior/posterior)
• Crowns (prefabricated/laboratory)
• Scaling and root planing
• Periodontal maintenance
• Complete and partial dentures
• Orthodontics for children who qualify

Members can access dental services through Medi-Cal Dental enrolled providers, who will advise members on the best course of treatment, and under the specific conditions for which some of these services are allowable.

If you have any questions or need assistance finding a dental provider, call the Medi-Cal Dental Customer Service Line at 1-800-322-6384, or visit:

• Medi-Cal Provider Directory- Search for Medi-Cal Dental Program Providers:&…

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