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Medi-Cal (Local Health Plan Provider: Central California Alliance for Health) | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, EMPLOYMENT & BENEFIT SERVICES DIVISION

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Resource Name:Medi-Cal (Local Health Plan Provider: Central California Alliance for Health) | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, EMPLOYMENT & BENEFIT SERVICES DIVISION

Medi-Cal (Local Health Plan Provider: Central California Alliance for Health)

address

500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

Eligibility

-Must be a California resident -Must meet income eligible (See Eligibility by Federal Poverty Level chart.) or meet eligibility through a Medi-Cal special program. Medi-Cal special program eligibility includes: -Pregnant women -Children under 21 years old -Parent/Caretaker Relative of an age-eligible child -Individuals 65 years of age or older -Individuals who are blind or disabled -Adult or child in a long-term care facility Starting 7/1/26: Undocumented adults aged 19 and older only qualify for emergency, pregnancy, or nursing home-related services and emergency dental care. There will be additional changes to Medi-Cal related to asset limits, eligibility for full scope versus emergency coverage, and paying a premium rolled out through 2028.

Required documents

For coverage of more than emergency care, applicants may be required to provide documentation that proves citizenship such as: -Birth certificate, passport, naturalization certificate, or USCIS document -Social Security Number -Social Security card for all persons requesting more than emergency care -Income information (W2 or recent pay stubs) -Proof of residency
888-421-8080

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Phone

831-763-8445

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Application process

Apply for Medi-Cal online Call the Benefits Call Center Visit one of our in-person Customer Services Centers

Fees

No fee

Service area

Santa Cruz County, CA

Provides needed health care services for eligible low-income individuals and families.

Medi-Cal helps cover: -Ambulatory patient services -Emergency services -Hospitalization -Dental care which includes preventive and diagnostic services (Denti-Cal) -Maternity and newborn care -Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment -Prescription drugs -Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices -Laboratory services. -Preventive and wellness services -Chronic disease management -Pediatric services (including oral and vision care) -Offers members Non-Emergency Medical Transportation on a case by case basis

For information about recent and upcoming changes to Medi-Cal visit the California Department of Health Care Services Medi-Cal Changes webpage. 

Last assured

07/31/2026

What's Here

Medicaid

Providing organization

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, EMPLOYMENT & BENEFIT SERVICES DIVISION

Administers public benefits, healthcare coverage, and employment services for county residents. Assists low-income individuals and families with obtaining and maintaining essential supportive service resources.