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.

Medi-Cal is a part of Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human 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 offers medical, dental, vision and mental health care to eligible individuals and families at little or no cost. If you are ineligible to Medi-Cal, affordable insurance plans are available through the health benefits exchange, Covered California, during their November through December open enrollment.

The information on Placer County's Medi-Cal web page is for reference only. Speak to a staff person for the most up-to-date information.

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Medi-Cal is a part of Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human 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 offers medical, dental, vision and mental health care to eligible individuals and families at little or no cost. If you are ineligible to Medi-Cal, affordable insurance plans are available through the health benefits exchange, Covered California, during their November through December open enrollment.

The information on Placer County's Medi-Cal web page is for reference only. Speak to a staff person for the most up-to-date information.

Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS)
Go… [read more]

Medi-Cal is a part of Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human 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 offers medical, dental, vision and mental health care to eligible individuals and families at little or no cost. If you are ineligible to Medi-Cal, affordable insurance plans are available through the health benefits exchange, Covered California, during their November through December open enrollment.

The information on Placer County's Medi-Cal web page is for reference only. Speak to a staff person for the most up-to-date information.

Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS)
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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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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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Offers a Medi-Cal public health insurance coverage program. Questions regarding coverage details, medical services covered by the plan, or locating doctors or other care providers that accept Anthem Blue Cross can be directed to the Customer Care Center at 1-800-4627.

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.

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.

Beginning January 2024...

Partnership HealthPlan of California is a non-profit community based health care organization that contracts with the State to administer Medi-Cal benefits through local care providers. 
 
Upcoming Changes to Placer and Nevada County Medi-Cal Managed Plans 
Beginning January 2024, Nevada and Placer County have elected to transition away from Anthem and California Health and Wellness to Partnership Health Plan of California as the managed care provider for Medi-Cal recipients in their counties. Partnership Health Plan is currently working to establish contracts with all current Medi-Cal providers so that there is no disruption to customer care. Customers are expected to receive notification of changes in October.