RESOURCES

California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) – Medi-Cal — Official information about Medi-Cal, eligibility, benefits, upcoming changes and how to keep coverage. CA Health Care Services
BenefitsCal — Apply for Medi-Cal, manage benefits, renew coverage, upload documents and report changes. BenefitsCal
DHCS Medi-Cal Help Center — Find information about work rules, eligibility checks, immigration status, benefits and other Medi-Cal topics. CA Health Care Services
Partnership HealthPlan of California Member Portal — Access Partnership member information, benefits, provider information and other member resources. Partnership HealthPlan
Find Your Local County Medi-Cal Office — Contact your county for help with Medi-Cal eligibility, applications, renewals and your case. CA Health Care Services

Covered California — Explore health insurance options if you lose Medi-Cal or no longer qualify. DHCS identifies Covered California as an official application option and notes that people who do not qualify for Medi-Cal can shop for other health plans there. CA Health Care Services
Covered California – Get Help — Get help understanding coverage and enrollment options.
Covered California – Important Changes — Information about Medi-Cal and Covered California changes taking effect in 2026, 2027 and beyond. Covered California

Health Consumer Alliance — Free help for Californians dealing with Medi-Cal and other health coverage issues, including eligibility, loss of coverage, denied care and appeals.
Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) — Free civil legal assistance for eligible Northern California residents, including assistance with health coverage and public benefits.
LSNC Health Program — Specialized assistance for Northern California residents who have problems getting or keeping health care or health coverage.
Health Consumer Alliance – Find Help by County — Find the Health Consumer Alliance organization that serves your county.
State Bar of California – Sacramento & Northern California Pro Bono Directory — Find legal-aid and pro bono organizations serving individual Northern California counties. The directory includes resources across Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, Shasta, Humboldt, Butte, Lake, Nevada and many other Northern California counties. The State Bar of California

Covered California – Information for Immigrants — Information about health coverage options based on immigration status, including Medi-Cal and Covered California. The page also directs people to free legal assistance when appropriate. Covered California
DHCS Medi-Cal Help Center – Immigration Status and Medi-Cal — Official Medi-Cal information and resources related to immigration status. CA Health Care Services
California Department of Social Services – Immigration Services — Information and resources for California immigrants, including access to qualified nonprofit legal-service providers.

211 California — Find local assistance with health care, food, housing, utilities and other essential needs. Californians can also call 2-1-1.
DHCS – Find Your Local County Office — Find the county agency that handles your Medi-Cal case and eligibility.