"How do I find a doctor that accepts Medi-Cal"

One of the most often asked questions we get from readers is this – How do I find Doctors that Accept Medi-Cal near me? In this post, we will provide two options for finding a Medi-Cal Doctor in your area for both adults and children.

Also, we will provide information on how to find a specialist that takes Medi-Cal.

Additionally, we will explain what is covered under Medi-Cal and whether there are out-of-pocket fees regarding Medi-Cal services.

To find a dentist that accepts Medi-Cal, see our post on Dentists that take Medi-Cal in California.

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How to find Doctors that Accept Medi-Cal Near You

There are two ways to locate find a doctor near you that accepts Medi-Cal:

Option 1 – Online

When you enroll in (join) a Medi-Cal plan, you must choose a primary care provider (PCP).

Your PCP is the doctor or clinic you go to when you are sick or need a checkup.

To locate a Medi-Cal provider near you, click here to search the database of providers.

Once you are on the website, select a program (see image below) to search for doctors, dentists, hospitals, medical clinics, and dental clinics near you.

In the example shown in the image below, we have provided you with the steps to find Doctors that Accept Medi-Cal Near You.

You can search by Address, Zip Code, or County.

Here’s how:

  1. Select your program: Medi-Cal Managed Care or Cal MediConnect
  2. Choose a provider type: Doctor, hospital, medical clinic, or dentist/dental clinic
  3. Search by location: Address, zip code, or county

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Option 2 – Contact Your Medi-Cal Health Plan

Medi-Cal health plan providers also keep a list of doctors that accept their Medi-Cal plans.

Contact your Medi-Cal health plan provider for a list.

For your convenience, we have provided below the list of California Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans by County, including a link to their website and phone number.

The list is in alphabetical order. Scroll down to locate your county of residence and see the Medi-Cal health plans available in your county and their contact information:

County Name Medi-Cal Health Plans Available by County Plan Phone Number
Alameda Alameda Alliance for Health (510) 747-4567
Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
Alpine Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Amador Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Butte Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Calaveras Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Colusa Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Contra Costa Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
Contra Costa Health Plan (877) 661-6230
Del Norte Partnership Health Plan of California (800) 863-4155
El Dorado Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Fresno Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
CalViva Health (888) 893-1569
Glenn Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Humboldt Partnership Health Plan of California (800) 863-4155
Imperial California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Molina Healthcare of California Partner Plan, Inc. (888) 665-4621
Inyo Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Kern Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. ​(800) 675-6110
Kern Family Health Care (800) 391-2000
Kings Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
CalViva Health (888) 893-1569
Lake Partnership Health Plan of California (800) 863-4155
Lassen Partnership Health Plan of California (800) 863-4155
Los Angeles Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. (800) 675-6110
L. A. Care Health Plan (888) 839-9909
Madera Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
CalViva Health​ (888) 893-1569
Marin Partnership Health Plan of California (800) 863-4155
Mariposa Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Mendocino Partnership Health Plan of California (800) 863-4155
Merced Central California Alliance for Health (800) 700-3874 ext. 5505
Modoc Partnership Health Plan of California (800) 863-4155
Mono Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Monterey Central California Alliance for Health (800) 700-3874 ext. 5505
Napa Partnership Health Plan of California (800) 863-4155
Nevada Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Orange CalOptima (888) 587-8088
Placer Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Plumas Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Riverside Inland Empire Health Plan (800) 440-4347
Molina Healthcare of California Partner Plan, Inc. (888) 665-4621
Sacramento ​Aetna Better Health of California (855) 772-9076
Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. (800) 675-6110)
Kaiser Permanente (800) 464-4000
Molina Healthcare of California Partner Plan, Inc. (888) 665-4621
San Benito Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
San Bernardino Inland Empire Health Plan (800) 440-4347
Molina Healthcare of California Partner Plan, Inc. (888) 665-4621
San Diego Aetna Better Health of California ​(855) 772-9076 (TTY 711)
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (800) 605-2556
Community Health Group Partnership Plan (800) 224-7766
Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. (800) 675-6110
Kaiser Permanente (800) 464-4000
Molina Healthcare of California Partner Plan, Inc. (888) 665-4621
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan ​​​​(866) 270-5785/TTY: 711
San Francisco Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
San Francisco Health Plan (800) 288-5555
San Joaquin Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. (800) 675-6110
Health Plan of San Joaquin (888) 936-7526
San Luis Obispo CenCal Health (877) 814-1861
San Mateo Health Plan of San Mateo (800) 750-4776
Santa Barbara CenCal Health (877) 814-1861
Santa Clara Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
Santa Clara Family Health Plan (800 ) 260-2055
Santa Cruz Central California Alliance for Health (800) 700-3874 X5505
Shasta Partnership Health Plan of California (800) 863-4155
Sierra Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Siskiyou Partnership Health Plan of California (800) 863-4155
Solano Partnership Health Plan of California (800) 863-4155
Sonoma Partnership Health Plan of California (800) 863-4155
Stanislaus Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. (800) 675-6110
Health Plan of San Joaquin (888) 936-7526
Sutter Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Tehama Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Trinity Partnership Health Plan of California (800) 863-4155
Tulare Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. (800) 675-6110
Tuolumne Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305
Ventura Gold Coast Health Plan (888) 301-1228
Yolo Partnership Health Plan of California (800) 863-4155
Yuba Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan (800) 407-4627
California Health & Wellness (877) 658-0305

FAQs about Medi-Cal Health Coverage

Here are the most frequently asked questions about Health coverage under Medi-Cal:

What Does Medi-Cal Cover?

The Medi-Cal program offers many covered benefits to members, including:

  • Most doctor visits with contracted providers for covered benefit services
  • Preventive care and immunizations
  • Prescriptions
  • Hospital stays
  • Emergency services, including ambulance
  • Family planning
  • OB-GYN services and pregnancy care
  • Lab and x-ray services
  • Health education
  • Vision care (some restrictions apply, available through VSP)
  • Dental care (available through Denti-Cal)
  • Behavioral health (mental health and substance abuse) services
  • Transportation to medical appointments
  • Long-term services and supports (LTSS), including long-term care in a nursing facility, Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS), In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), and Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP).

How do I find a Specialist that takes Medi-Cal?

You can see a Specialist under Medi-Cal. However, you may need pre-approval from your health plan.

Depending on when you live in California, it may be hard to find specialists that take Medi-Cal. Also, there may be long waiting lists.

In a Medi-Cal Health Plan, if you have trouble finding a specialist, your Plan must help you find one.

Also, remember that before you see a specialist, you may need to get pre-approval. Check with your doctor or your MediCal Health Plan.

To get the names of specialists ask, your doctor, hospital, clinic, or your Medi-Cal Health Plan.

Do I have any Co-Pays, Premiums, or out-of-pocket expenses with Medi-Cal?

If you have a Share-of-cost (SOC) with your Medi-Cal, you will need to pay that amount each month to your health provider.

There are no other co-payment, premiums or out-of-pocket expenses if you see and receive Medi-Cal covered benefits through a Medi-Cal provider.

What is Share-of-Cost (SOC)?

Share-of-cost (SOC) is a set amount you will need to pay your providers each month when receiving Medi-Cal-covered services.

The SOC amount is determined by your County Medi-Cal office.

After you meet your SOC, you are eligible to receive Medi-Cal covered services for the month with no out-of-pocket expenses.

Summary – Doctors that Accept Medi-Cal

Here’s the bottom line:

There are two ways to locate a doctor near you that takes Medi-Cal:

  • Online using the Provider Directory by clicking here. You can search by Address, Zip Code, or County.
  • Contacting your Medi-Cal health plan to see how to locate a PCP that accepts their plan. See the list of health plans and contact information above.

We hope this post on how to find a Doctors that Accept Medi-Cal Near You was helpful.

Questions?

If you have further questions about Medi-Cal or Medi-Cal Coverage, please let us know in the comments section below.

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