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is your statewide portal to apply for and check on benefits!

For support with food, cash aid, and health coverage and other benefits, visit: .

CalOptima Health is Orange County’s public health insurance program with one mission: to provide members with access to quality health care services delivered in a cost-effective and compassionate manner. Families with children, adults, seniors, people with disabilities, pregnant women and others receive Medi-Cal through CalOptima Health. More information is available at: ​

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Here is where you can apply.

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Medi-Cal and OneCare Information

Say Goodbye to Copays with CalOptima Health OneCare

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Did you know that CalOptima Health OneCare members can get their brand-name and generic medicines for $0 copays all year long? Our OneCare (HMO D-SNP) program is designed for people who are covered by both Medicare and Medi-Cal. With OneCare, members can fill their prescription medicines at their pharmacy as they normally do with $0 copays, meaning OneCare members:

Can improve or maintain their health by taking all their medicines? Can get the best treatment without worrying about the costs?

In addition, OneCare members can arrange transportation to the pharmacy by contacting OneCare Customer Service toll-free at 1-877-412-2734 (TTY 711) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

DHCS Launches New Medi-Cal website for members

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched a new online experience at to help current Medi-Cal members and potential new members quickly find the information they need about Medi-Cal. These accessible and mobile-friendly pages are written in clear, plain language and supported in multiple languages to better serve California’s diverse communities.

Medi-Cal renewal is ongoing.  If your local Medi-Cal office sends you a renewal form in a yellow envelope or asks for more information, please respond immediately. Otherwise, you and your family may lose your health coverage. You can expect to receive their renewal packet two months before your renewal due date.

Even if you don't think you're eligible, complete the Medi-Cal renewal form.  Medi-Cal income limits are different for kids. They may qualify even if the adults in the house do not.

For more information, visit

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helps Medi-Cal members find a dentist.    Learn more about covered services for you and your family at the website today!

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is a new program from the State of California that provides eligible families with free money for college. California newborns can receive up to $175 and eligible California public school students can receive up to $1,500.* was created to help families kick start their college savings plan and increase access to higher education.  You can find Fast Facts on the Program here.  

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CalAIM is a five year initiative by the  to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for the Medi-Cal population by meeting people where they are in life, addressing social drivers of health and breaking down barriers in accessing care. 

Housing is Health. Healing is Health. Support is Health. Recovery is Health. Food is Health. Independence is Health

For more information, please visit .

Important News!  Changes Coming to CalFresh EBT Card

Starting in the summer of 2024, EBT cards will be upgraded to include Chip/Tap Pay technology. Cardholders will Automatically receive their new Chip EMV/Tap cards via mail. Cardholders will have 45 days to activate their new card, at which point the old magnetic stripe-only card will no longer work. For questions, please call EBT Customer Service 24 hours a day seven days a week at 1-877-328-9677.

 is for people with low-income who meet federal income eligibility rules and want to add to their budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. Visit:  or .