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Eligibility:
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-Must be a California resident AND income eligible (See Eligibility by Federal Poverty Level chart.) OR eligible through a Medi-Cal special program.
Medi-Cal special program eligibility includes:
-Pregnant women
-Children under 21 years old
-Parent/Caretaker Relative of an age-eligible child
-Individuals 65 years of age or older
-Individuals who are blind or disabled
Adult or child in a long-term care facility
Starting 7/1/26: Undocumented adults aged 19 and older only qualify for emergency, pregnancy, or nursing home-related services and emergency dental care.
There will be additional changes to Medi-Cal related to asset limits, eligibility for full scope versus emergency coverage, and paying a premium rolled out through 2028. Visit the County Medi-Cal page for details.
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Languages:
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Interpreter services available., Farsi, Mixteco, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, English
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Application Process:
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Visit https://www.ventura.org/human-services-agency/medi-cal-how-to-apply/ to apply or download application, or call to request an application. Application can be dropped off at a Community Service Center, faxed, or mailed to County of Ventura Human Services Agency #5290 855 Partridge Drive Ventura, CA 93003-9565.
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Program Fees:
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Fees vary. Based on family size and income, cost can range from no-cost to $39 monthly premium.
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Documents Required:
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For coverage of more than emergency care, applicants may be required to provide documentation that proves citizenship such as:
-Birth certificate, passport, naturalization certificate, or USCIS document
-Social Security Number
-Social Security card for all persons requesting more than emergency care
-Income information (W2 or recent pay stubs)
-Proof of residency
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