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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
Medi-Cal is 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:
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 materinity 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. |
