If you are trying to locate an El Dorado County Medi-Cal Office near you, we can help. In the county of El Dorado, the Department of Human Services (DHS) runs the Medi-Cal program. You can visit a DHS office near you to apply for Medi-Cal, submit documents, attend an interview, renew your benefits, and ask questions about Medi-Cal.
In this post, we will provide the list of El Dorado County Medi-Cal Office locations, with phone numbers.
However, before you visit an office location, you can save yourself time by reviewing our frequently asked questions below.
We have provided answers to the top reasons why people visit the Medi-Cal Office in El Dorado County. See below.
For the closest Medi-Cal office near you, continue reading below.
El Dorado County Medi-Cal Office Locations
The El Dorado Medi-Cal office (DHS Offices) locations below are listed by area, so you have to scroll down to find the location near you.
Additionally, for each office location below, we have provided a phone number to call in case you have questions.
In addition to Medi-Cal, you can apply for CalFresh, General Relief, and CalWORKs at the following locations, which are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday:
See below for a list of DHS office locations in El Dorado County:
Placerville Office
3057 Briw Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-7300
South Lake Tahoe Office
3368 Sandy Way
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 573-3200
Medi-Cal in El Dorado County FAQs
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Medi-Cal in El Dorado County:
How do I Apply for Medi-Cal in El Dorado County?
There are three ways to apply for Medi-Cal in El Dorado County:
- Online at BenefitsCal.com.
- Online through Covered California, at or by calling 1-800-300-1506.
- Call the Department of Human Services (DHS) during business hours Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm at – call (530) 642-7300 in Placerville or (530) 573-3200 in South Lake Tahoe.
- Apply in person at one of the DHS office locations listed above.
If I sign up for Medi-Cal, will anything happen to my assets?
It depends on the type of Medi-Cal you are applying for.
Medi-Cal only tries to recover its costs for medical assistance after your death when a recipient is age 55 or over, or when a member of any age is cared for at an institution, such as a nursing home.
Medi-Cal does not seek payment during your lifetime or the lifetimes of your surviving spouse, disabled son or daughter, or while your child is under 21 years of age.
If you are under 55, you can sign up for Medi-Cal knowing that nothing will happen to your assets unless you are institutionalized.
For those over age 55 or in an institution, the Department of Health Care Services may present a claim for the cost of your care.
It would be paid from your estate at the time of your death.
How does Medi-Cal for Children Work?
Children can qualify for healthcare coverage through Medi-Cal from birth.
If you receive Medi-Cal and give birth, your infant will automatically receive coverage.
However, remember to contact your Medi-Cal worker to make sure your baby has coverage.
Medi-Cal can cover the following medical services for children:
- Doctor’s check-ups and appointments
- Dental care
- Immunizations
- Hospital stays
- Surgeries
- Emergency care
- X-rays and laboratory work
Are there any co-pays, premiums, or out-of-pocket expenses for Medi-Cal?
It depends. If you have a SOC or Share of Cost, you will need to pay that amount each month to your provider.
However, 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 Hospitals take Medi-Cal in El Dorado County?
There are three Medi-Cal providers in El Dorado County – Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan, California Health & Wellness Plan, and Kaiser Permanente.
Each plan has its own approved hospital network. See below:
Kaiser Permanente Plan Hospitals that take Medi-Cal:
Kaiser Permanente has over 37 plan network hospitals, such as:
- Sacramento Medical Center
- South Sacramento Medical Center
- Roseville Medical Center
Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan Hospitals that take Medi-Cal:
Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan has over 29 plan network hospitals, such as:
- Sutter Surgical Hospital – North Valley
- Colusa Medical Center LLC
- Rideout Memorial Hospital
- Plumas District Hospital
- Sonora Regional Medical Center
California Health & Wellness Plan Hospitals that take Medi-Cal:
California Health & Wellness Plan has over 65 plan network hospitals, such as:
- Enloe Medical Center
- Adventist Health
- Marshall Medical Center
- John C. Fremont Healthcare
- Eastern Plumas Hospital District
What is the phone number for Medi-Cal Plans in El Dorado County?
Here are the phone numbers for the two Medi-Cal providers in El Dorado County:
Kaiser Permanente Plan
General Phone Number and Website:
1-800-464-4000
(TTY 1-888-464-4000 or 711)
www.kp.org
Member Services
- Open 24 hours/7 days a week(closed holidays)
- English 1-800-464-4000
- Spanish 1-800-788-0616
- Chinese dialects 1-800-757-7585
- TTY 711
Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan
General Phone Number and Website:
1-800-407-4627
(TTY 1-888-757-6034 or 711)
www.anthem.com
Member Services
1-888-285-7801, 7 am to 7 pm Monday – Friday
1-888-757-6034 TTY/TDD
California Health & Wellness Plan
General Phone Number and Website:
1-877-658-0305
(TTY 1-866-274-6083)
www.cahealthwellness.com
Member Services
1-877-658-0305 (TTY 711) Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
What Health Insurance Companies Are Available in California?
Medi-Cal works with 11 different health insurance companies throughout California that provide individual, family, and group health insurance.
Here’s the list of providers:
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Chinese Community Health Plan
- Health Net
- Kaiser Permanente
- A. Care Health Plan
- Molina Healthcare
- Sharp Health Plan
- Oscar Health
- Valley Health Plan
- Western Health Advantage
- Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal in El Dorado County Summary
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