Aged and Disabled Programs

Aged and Disabled programs are Medi-Cal programs that allow more income and in some programs higher property limits to be eligible to zero share of cost Medi-Cal or for a monthly premium Medi-Cal Program.

What is the process?

Medi-Cal Application

Applications for programs can be done by phone, fax, online, and in person at any of the six Department of Social Service Offices or online at www.coveredca.com or BenefitsCal.  Offices are open 8-5 Monday – Friday excluding holidays

Application Received and Verified

Once a Medi-Cal Application is received the information is verified, that information is then compared to the criteria of the many different Medi-Cal programs available.

Eligibility Approved

If eligible you will have a case manager assigned, there will be instructions included on how to use these services and a managed care company that will assist you with choosing a primary care physician.  

Notification of Approval/Denial

Results of the approval or denial of your Medi-Cal application will be sent to you in writing.

Who is eligible?

This service is available to people who are over 65 years of age and Disabled (according to Social Security standards) individuals.

Is there a charge for this service?

The cost of this service can vary from zero to hundreds of dollars depending on the individual program, household income and household size.

When and where is this service offered?

Applications for programs can be done by phone, fax, online, and in person at any of the six Department of Social Service Offices or online at www.coveredca.com or BenefitsCal.  Offices are open 8-5 Monday – Friday excluding holidays.

 

Location, directions and hours of operation

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Monday - Friday 8-5


1086 East Grand Avenue
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Tel: (805) 474-2000

Monday - Friday 8-5


9630 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422

Tel: (805) 461-6000

Monday - Friday 8-5


600 Quintana Road
Morro Bay , CA 93442

Tel: (805) 772-6405

Fax: (805) 772-6409

Monday - Friday 8-5


681 West Tefft Street Suite 1
Nipomo, CA 93444

Tel: (805) 931-1800

Monday - Friday 8-5


406 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446

Tel: (805) 237-3110

Monday - Friday 8-5


3433 South Higuera
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Tel: (805) 781-1600

FAQS

Medi-Cal can be used for allowable medical services with providers who accept it. Providers can include hospitals, physicians, pharmacies and durable medical equipment. The following may be covered: 
 

  • Outpatient (ambulatory) services
  • Emergency services
  • Hospitalization
  • Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment.
  • Prescription drugs
  • Programs such as physical and occupational therapy (known as rehabilitative and habilitative services) and devices
  • Laboratory services
  • Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management