If you are trying to locate a Riverside County Medi-Cal Office near you, we can help. In the county of Riverside, the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) runs the Medi-Cal program. You can visit a DPSS 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 Riverside 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 Riverside County. See below.
For the closest Medi-Cal office near you, continue reading below.
Riverside County Medi-Cal Office Locations
The Riverside Medi-Cal office (DPSS 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 DPSS office locations in Riverside County:
Banning
63 South 4th Street
Banning, CA 92220
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number
1-877-410-8827
Fax Number
(951) 922-7005
Blythe
1225 W. Hobsonway
Blythe, CA 92225
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number
(877) 410-8827
Fax Number
(760) 921-5720
Cathedral City
68615 Perez Road
Suite 9A
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number
1-877-410-8827
Fax Number
(760) 770-2380
Services:
Coachella
1283 6th Street
Coachella, CA 92236
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number
(877) 410-8827
Fax Number
(760) 262-8485
Desert Hot Springs
65753 Pierson Boulevard
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number
(877) 410-8827
Fax Number
(760) 773-6858
Hemet
541 N. San Jacinto Street
Hemet, CA 92544
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number
1-877-410-8827
Fax Number
(951) 791-3020
Indio
44-199 Monroe Street
Suite D,
Indio, CA 92201
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number
1-877-410-8827
Fax Number
(760) 863-2864
Lake Elsinore
1400 W. Minthorn Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Office Hours
The office at 1400 W. Minthorn Street is open for limited hours. This location is offering Self Sufficiency services from a mobile office Monday to Friday from 8 am – 10 am.
Contact the office for additional services at the numbers listed below.
Contact
In-Home Supportive Services — IHSS Home Line – (888) 960-4477
Children’s Services — 951-600-6600
Self Sufficiency — (877) 410-8827 – Customer service Line
Fax Numbers
(951) 245-3157
(951) 245-3159
To report suspected abuse/neglect against adults call Adult Protective Services at 800-491-7123.
Moreno Valley
12625 Heacock Street
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number
1-877-410-8827
Fax Number
(951) 486-7664
Mecca
91275 66th Ave.
Ste 100
Mecca 92254
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number
877-410-8827
Fax Number
760-863-7354
Norco
517 W Parkridge Ave
Norco, CA 92860
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number
1-877-410-8827
Fax Number
(951) 272-5482
Perris
201 Redlands Ave
Perris, CA 92571
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number
1-877-410-8827
Fax Number
(951) 940-6610
Riverside – La Sierra
11060 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number
1-877-410-8827
Fax Number
(951) 358-7417
Riverside – Jurupa
5961 Mission Blvd.
Riverside, CA 92509
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number
1-877-410-8827
Fax Number
(951) 509-8178
Temecula
43264 Business Park Drive
Suite 102
Temecula, CA 92590
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number
(877) 410-8827
Fax Number
(951) 600-6484
Medi-Cal in Riverside County FAQs
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Medi-Cal in Riverside County:
Who is eligible for Medi-Cal in Riverside County?
Medi-Cal is available to Riverside County residents who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, legal aliens, or U.S. nationals.
There are several ways to qualify for the program.
First, you can qualify based on Income. To see the income limits, see our post on Medi-Cal income limits.
Also, you can qualify because you meet certain requirements that relate to your health or age. You are eligible to receive Medi-Cal benefits if you are:
- Over the age of 65
- Blind or disabled
- Pregnant
- In a nursing or intermediate care home
- Under the age of 21
- A refugee living in the U.S. temporarily
As a parent or guardian relative of a child who is under the age of 21, you may be eligible for Medi-Cal if you’re taking care of the child because the parents:
- Have died
- Do not live with the child
- Are incapacitated
- Are not employed
Additionally, you may also qualify for Medi-Cal benefits if you are already enrolled and receiving benefits from one of the following programs:
- CalFresh
- SSI/SSP
- CalWorks (AFDC)
- Refugee Assistance
- Foster Care or Adoption Assistance Program
How do I Apply for Medi-Cal in Riverside County?
There are three ways to apply for Medi-Cal in Riverside County:
- Online at YourBenefitsNow.
- Online through Covered California, at or by calling 1-800-300-1506.
- You can apply by phone. Call DPSS at 1-877-410-8827 to have an application mailed to you.
- Apply in person at one of the DPSS office locations listed below.
Is it safe to apply for Medi-Cal through Covered California?
Yes. Medi-Cal and Covered California use the same application.
This means that once you apply using CoveredCA.com, you’ll find out which program you qualify for. Some households qualify for both.
What Happens After I apply for Medi-Cal?
Here’s what happens after you apply for Medi-Cal in Riverside County:
Your Medi-Cal application will be reviewed by the DPSS to determine if you qualify.
This could take up to 45 days.
To check on the status of your application, contact your Local DPSS office (see list of locations above).
If the DPSS determines you qualify and are approved for Medi-Cal, you will receive a packet in the mail with your Medi-Cal ID card.
Once you receive your Medi-Cal card, which is also known as a Benefit Identification Card (BIC), you can start using your Medi-Cal benefits.
You Must Choose a Health Plan
After you are approved for Medi-Cal, you must choose a health care plan and/or provider within 30 days of receiving your packet.
If you do not choose a plan and/or provider within 30 days, one will be assigned to you.
To see a list of health plans available to you in Riverside County, and compare plans, click here.
What does Medi-Cal Cover?
Medi-Cal pays for a wide variety of medical expenses, including:
Primary Medical Care
- Doctor visits
- Diagnostic testing
- Emergency services
- Surgery
- Hospitalization
- Prescription drugs
- Dental services
- Health screenings for kids
Ongoing Care & Recovery
- Personal care services (IHSS)
- Occupational & physical therapy
- Outpatient drug abuse services
- Nursing facility stays
- Adult day health care
- Other medical-related costs
Medical supplies
- Durable medical equipment
- Transportation to doctor visits
- Transportation costs for children with disabilities
Additionally, depending on how you qualify for Medi-Cal, the program may pay for all of these services (full-scope Medi-Cal) or just some of them (partial-scope Medi-Cal).
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 is Medi-Cal Share of Cost?
If you make too much money to qualify for free Medi-Cal, you will have a Share of Cost payment.
A Share of Cost (also referred to as a SOC) is the amount of money an individual is responsible to pay towards their medical-related services, supplies, or equipment before Medi-Cal will begin to pay.
You only pay your Share of Cost in the month(s) you receive medical-related services, supplies, or equipment, including prescriptions and In-Home Supportive
Services.
After you meet your Share of Cost, Medi-Cal pays for your care for the rest of that month.
Who is Eligible for Medi-Cal Transportation in California?
If you’re covered by a Medi-Cal plan, your benefits include free transportation to and from health care appointments.
To qualify, you must have no other way to get to the appointment.
- Medical appointments
- Dental appointments
- Mental health appointments
- Substance use disorder appointments
- Trips to pick up prescriptions or medical supplies
- Transportation by wheelchair van, litter van, or ambulance is also covered if needed.
Does Medi-Cal reimburse for mileage?
Medi-Cal in Riverside County Summary
We hope this post on Riverside County Medi-Cal Office Locations was helpful.
Questions?
If you have further questions about Medi-Cal in Riverside County, please let us know in the comments section below.
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