What is Medi-Cal redetermination?
Isabella Floyd
Updated on March 15, 2026
What is Medi-Cal redetermination?
Renewing Your Medi-Cal Coverage Each year, your county will conduct a review to determine if you and/or your family members continue to meet Medi-Cal eligibility requirements. This review process is called your annual redetermination.
How do I reinstate my Medi-Cal?
How to renew
- Online through MyBenefits CalWIN or Covered California.
- By phone at (415) 558-4700.
- Other ways to submit your renewal form: Email: [email protected] Fax: (415) 355-2432. Mail: Human Services Agency, P.O. Box 7988, San Francisco, CA 94120.
Does Medi-Cal automatically renew?
Medi-Cal members must renew their coverage each year to keep their health care benefits. For most members, coverage is renewed automatically. Sometimes the county will send you a renewal form that you must review and return, along with any additional required information.
How long does it take for Medi-Cal redetermination?
The Annual Redetermination due month is generally set from the first day of the application month. However, if the applicant is not Medi-Cal eligible in the month of application, then the Annual Redetermination is set 12 months from the approval month.
What is the maximum income to qualify for Medi-Cal?
You are 19-64 years old and your family’s income is at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) ($17,774 for an individual; $36,570 for a family of four)….Income-based Medi-Cal.
| Your family size: | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 |
|---|---|
| Income limits for your family: | |
| $12,880 | |
| $4,540 | |
| $12,760 |
How can I check if my Medi-Cal is active?
Medi-Cal application status
- To check if your Medi-cal status is active, call the Medi-Cal hotline for California at (800) 541-5555.
- Another option is to call the local welfare office and get information from a caseworker.
What disqualifies Medi-Cal?
If a person has more than the limit for a whole month, Medi-Cal benefits will be discontinued. A person’s home, furnishings, personal items, and one motor vehicle are not counted. A single person is allowed to keep $2,000 in property/assets, more if they are married and/or have a family.
How do I know if my Medi-Cal is active?
Call Medi-Cal Directly You can also check on your Medi-Cal status by calling the Medi-Cal hotline at (800) 541-5555. If you’re outside of California, call (916) 636-1980.
How do I know if I still have Medi-Cal?
You can also check on your Medi-Cal status by calling the Medi-Cal hotline at (800) 541-5555. Since you don’t have your BIC yet, you can get information on your Medi-Cal status by entering the last four digits of your Social Security number and month and year of birth (Ex. 06/1985) into the automated system.
How do I contact Medi-Cal in San Francisco?
Information on Medi-Cal or your benefits: Call (415) 558-4700 or email [email protected] Onsite services available at each SFHSA location: Visit HSA Essential Services and Contacts.
Should I get vaccinated for covid-19 in San Francisco?
Get vaccinated if you live, work, or learn in San Francisco. There are 3 COVID-19 vaccines available now: Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen). Pfizer is now fully approved by the FDA. Both Pfizer and Moderna require 2 doses, several weeks apart.
What is San Francisco health plan?
Established in 1994 by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, San Francisco Health Plan (SFHP) is an award winning, managed care health plan whose mission is to improve health outcomes of the diverse San Francisco communities through successful partnerships.
What happens when you qualify for Medi-Cal?
Upon qualifying for Medi-Cal, you’ll receive a Benefits Identification Card (BIC) that you can use to start getting coverage. You will then receive a packet by mail with health plans to choose from. If you don’t choose a plan within 30 days, the state will choose one for you.