Use Medi-Cal
After getting approved for Medi-Cal, you will get most of your Medi-Cal benefits through a medical plan offered in San Francisco County.
Managed care plans
Select one of the plans below offered in San Francisco County. All provide Essential Health Benefits (EHB) plus other services. Compare the plans so you can pick one that best suits you and your family. Note: Choose your plan within 30 days. If you don’t, the state will choose one for you.
- Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan
- San Francisco Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Plan: Ask about this plan's requirements when you enroll.
- Specialty health plans
Enroll in a plan in one of these ways:
- Online
- Phone: Call Medi-Cal Managed Care at (800) 430-4263, (TTY 1-800-430-7077).
- Mail: Fill out and send your Medi-Cal Choice Form to the CA Department of Health Care Services, Health Care Options, P.O. Box 989009, West Sacramento, CA 95798-9850. Need help filling out the form? View instructions or call (800) 430-4263, (TTY 1-800-430-7077).
Essential Health Benefits (EHB)
Both San Francisco County health plans cover the following EHB:
- Outpatient (ambulatory) services
- Emergency services and hospitalization
- Maternity and newborn care
- Mental health and substance use disorder services
- Prescription drugs and laboratory services
- Physical and occupational therapy and devices
- Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management
- Children’s (pediatric) services, including oral and vision care
Dental insurance
Your Medi-Cal dental coverage may include:
- Exams, x-rays, cleanings
- Extractions, fillings, crowns, root canal
- Emergency services
- Dentures
- Orthodontics (braces)
Learn more about dental coverage and providers:
- Smile California website: English | Español | 中文 | русский | Tiếng Việt | Filipino
- Video: English | Español
- Flyer: English | Español | 中文 | русский | Tiếng Việt | Filipino
- Find a Dentist
Announcements
Full Medi-Cal coverage for more Californians - Starting January 1, 2024
More low-income Californians are eligible for full Medi-Cal, regardless of age, assets, or immigration status.
Access Medi-Cal through managed care
Most Medi-Cal beneficiaries are required to access Medi-Cal services through a Managed Care plan. Learn more . If you are a Long Term Care (LTC) resident, click here .
