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CHILDREN AND ADULTS

See also the Seniors and Persons with Disabilities section regarding Medi-Cal programs for these populations.

California residence.
Countable income below established limits. Those with income below these limits may qualify for Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Medi-Cal. People with higher incomes may qualify for other Medi-Cal programs, possibly with a Share of Cost.
Medi-Cal disregards property for individuals whose eligibility is determined using Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI). Property limits still apply to certain other Medi-Cal programs. For an overview of Medi-Cal property rules, click here: Medi-Cal General Property Limitations (MC 007).
Children and young adults (under the age of 26) are eligible for Medi-Cal regardless of citizenship or immigration status, if they meet all the other eligibility requirements.
Adults may be eligible for restricted Medi-Cal coverage of emergency and pregnancy related medical care regardless of citizenship or immigration status, if they meet all the other eligibility requirements.
Beginning April 2022, pregnant individuals will be eligible to full-scope Medi-Cal benefits during both the pregnancy and postpartum periods. Additionally, Medi-Cal postpartum care coverage will be extended for a period of 365 days regardless of changes in income, citizenship and immigration status, if they meet all the other eligibility requirements.
Beginning May 2022, adults ages 50 and older will be eligible for full scope Medi-Cal coverage regardless of immigration status, if they meet all the other eligibility requirements.

Individuals with incomes above the MAGI Medi-Cal income limits:
- may qualify for subsidies to reduce monthly health insurance premium costs or reduce out-of-pocket costs (such as co-pays and deductibles).
- may qualify for Non-MAGI Medi-Cal with or without a Share of Cost.
The Medi-Cal Access Program (MCAP) provides low cost comprehensive health insurance coverage to eligible pregnant women. MCAP is for middle-income families who do not have health insurance and whose income is too high for no-cost Medi-Cal. The program is also available to women who have other health insurance plans that do not cover maternity services or with a maternity-only deductible or copayment greater than $500. For additional information regarding the MCAP program, please visit the website, http://mcap.dhcs.ca.gov/ or call 1-800-433-2611.