California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) - Medi-Cal

Medicaid — Medi-Cal State Administration in Sacramento, California. DHCS administers California's Medicaid program (Medi-Cal), providing healthcare coverage to over 14 million low-income Californians. Covers medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment, and long-term care. Apply online at BenefitsCal.com or at your county social services office.

Phone: (916) 440-7800

Website: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov

Insurance & payment accepted: Medi-Cal

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Frequently asked questions about California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) - Medi-Cal

How do I contact California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) - Medi-Cal?

You can call California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) - Medi-Cal at (916) 440-7800 in Sacramento, California. Their website is https://www.dhcs.ca.gov.

What services does California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) - Medi-Cal offer?

DHCS administers California's Medicaid program (Medi-Cal), providing healthcare coverage to over 14 million low-income Californians. Covers medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment, and long-term care. Apply online at BenefitsCal.com or at your county social services office.

Are services at California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) - Medi-Cal free or low-cost?

Many community medicaid providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) - Medi-Cal reports accepting: Medi-Cal. Call California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) - Medi-Cal at (916) 440-7800 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) - Medi-Cal offer services in other languages?

Call California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) - Medi-Cal at (916) 440-7800 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.