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Medi-Cal Access Program (MCAP)

Agency: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES (DHCS)

  • Description: Provides health insurance coverage to uninsured middle income pregnant individuals. Also provides health coverage to pregnant individuals who have other health insurance but no maternity coverage or a copay or deductible greater than $500 for maternity service only.

    Apply online at www.coveredca.com

    • Phone:

    Email: contactus@dhcs.ca.gov
    Website: http://mcap.dhcs.ca.gov

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 8am - 7pm; Tue: 8am - 7pm; Wed: 8am - 7pm; Thu: 8am - 7pm; Fri: 8am - 7pm; Sat: 8am - 12noon;

    • Location(s)

    MCAP - Sacramento

    • Address: PO Box 15559, Sacramento, CA 95852

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Must meet eligibility requirements: • Must be pregnant. • A person living in California who plans to stay • Not enrolled in other programs: You cannot be receiving no-cost Medi-Cal or Medicare Part A and Part B benefits as of the application date; and • Not covered by any other health insurance plan: You cannot have other health insurance, unless your other health insurance plan doesn't cover maternity services or has a maternity-only deductible or copayment greater than $500. MCAP will be the primary insurance and when using MCAP services you will need to choose a Managed Health Care Plan. • Meet MCAP income guidelines MCAP Family Size / Modified Monthly Household Income 2 / $3,756- $5,677 3 / $4,731- $7,152 4 / $5,709-$8,630 5 / $6,684 -$10,105 6 / $7,660 - $11,580 7 / $8,638- $13,058 8 / $9,613 -$14,532 9 / $10,589 - $16,007 10 / $11,566-$17,485 Each Additional Family Member $978 -$1,478
    • Languages: English
    • Application Process: Telephone call or apply online at www.CoveredCA.com
    • Program Fees: Sliding
    • Required Documents: Verification of income

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: N/A