A plethora of health insurances options exist for eligible members.
Each program has their own eligibility requirements and services. No two programs are alike. We have listed a number of programs offered to California residents. Please note that this not an extensive list.  
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Access and Care for Everyone (ACE)
​A San Mateo County administered medical insurance plan for low-income adults who do not qualify for Medi-Cal. ACE will provide coverage at County hospitals and clinics and emergency services elsewhere.

Immigrants and ACE
Undocumented immigrants are eligible to receive ACE. In many cases, undocumented folks will receive Emergency Medi-Cal and ACE simultaneously. ACE is not a public charge. 
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​Medi-Cal
The Medi-Cal Program is California's version of Medicaid. It provides health coverage for low-income individuals including families with children, seniors, individuals with disabilities, children in foster care, pregnant women, and low-income people with specific diseases susch as tuberculosis, breast cancer, or HIV/AIDS.    

As a result of the implementation of Health Care Reform (HCR) on January, 2014, the Medi-Cal program now includes the following new categories: 
  • Childless adults between the ages of 19 and 64 who are not blind or disabled
  • Pregnant women 
  • Parents/Caretaker relatives, and
  • Children up to 19.
 
​Eligibility:
  • Based on reported income

Immigrants and Medi-Cal
Undocumented people who meet the Medi-Cal criteria and who are over 26 years of age may be eligible for Restricted Medi-Cal, often referred as Emergency Medical. Restricted Medi-Cal covers emergency room visits. Those who are 25 years of age or younger may qualify for Full-Scope Medi-Cal, regardless of their immigration status. Pregnant woman qualify for prenatal and maternity care with Medi-Cal. Restricted Medi-Cal is not a public charge.
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Covered California 
Covered California is a state service that connects Californians with brand-name health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. That means when you apply, you may qualify for a discount on a health plan through Covered California, or get health insurance through the state’s Medi-Cal program.


Eligibility 
The Covered California income limits require consumers to have a household income that ranges from 0% to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) in order to qualify for assistance on a government health insurance plan.

Immigrants and Covered California
Immigrants who are not lawfully present do not qualify for a health plan through Covered California; however, they may qualify for coverage through Medi-Cal up to age 26 or for pregnancy coverage. Immigrants who are not lawfully present can also buy private health insurance on their own outside of Covered California. Additionally, some counties offer other health care options for immigrants who are not lawfully present.