I’m an immigrant Can I get Medi-Cal?
- Immigrants who have been legal residents for 5 years or longer or meet specific noncitizen requirements qualify for all of the same programs that citizens can get.
- All immigrant children and young adults who are 25 years old or younger can get Medi-Cal coverage, if they meet all other program requirements.
- All immigrant adults who are 50 years old or older can get Medi-Cal coverage, if they meet all other program requirements.
- Undocumented adults who are 26 to 49 years old do not qualify for full Medi-Cal coverage, though they may qualify for Medi-Cal coverage for emergencies or during pregnancy.
- Non-citizens who have legal immigration status but do not qualify for full Medi-Cal coverage may qualify for private coverage subsidized by the government.
If you are not sure whether you qualify, contact an organization in your area that works with immigrants.
