California, the county of San Mateo and Federal programs offer a plethora of health insurance options for eligible members. Below is a list of county, state and federal programs. Not all programs offer access to undocumented people. 
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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.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DO UNDOCUMENTED PERSONS QUALIFY?
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​Medi-Cal
A low cost medical insurance program for low-income children, individuals who are 65+ years old, and individuals who are disabled and live in California. There are a wide variety of programs, but the two most common are Restricted Medi-Cal (for undocumented families and/or individuals who are elderly or disabled) and Full Scope Medi-Cal (for resident and citizen families and/or individuals who are elderly or disabled). Medi-Cal is federally known as Medicaid. 
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
  • ​Low-income Californians, including adults, children and their families, persons with disabilities, children in foster care, former foster youth up to age 26, and pregnant individuals
DO UNDOCUMENTED PERSONS QUALIFY?
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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 REQUIREMENTS
DO UNDOCUMENTED PERSONS QUALIFY?
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.
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Family PACT
Family PACT covers the family planning needs of California residents who are low-income and who have no other source of coverage.  
​​ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
  • must be a resident of California at the time of applying 
  • must be able to get pregnant or cause a pregnancy
  • income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty income guidelines
  • must have no other health care that covers your family planning needs. If you have other health care including Medi-Cal, you can still enroll.
DO UNDOCUMENTED PERSONS QUALIFY?
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MediCare
Medicare is a federal health insurance for people 65 or older. You’re first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease). 
​​​ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
​DO UNDOCUMENTED PERSONS QUALIFY?
Helping immigrants in San Mateo County access benefits, resources and education. 

​Ayudando a los inmigrantes en el condado de San Mateo a acceder a beneficios, recursos y educación.