Working Disabled Program
The Working Disabled Program is for individuals that have been determined disabled according to Social Security Administration criteria, who are also working. This programs allows more income as it disregards the disability based income when determining eligibility. This program is also more generous in property /resource limits it allows.
What is the process?
Application for Medi-Cal
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
Verification of Information
Once a Medi-Cal Application is received the information verified, that information is then compared to the criteria of the many different Medi-Cal programs available.
Notification of Approval/Denial
Results of approval or denial of a Medi-Cal application will be sent in writing.
Approval of Medi-Cal Application
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.
Who is eligible?
To qualify, individuals must have been determined disabled according to Social Security criteria, and are working in return for pay/wages. Pay/wages do not need to be W2 wages, it can be self-employment, and the employer can be your neighbor, family member or anyone who pays you cash for services rendered.
Is there a charge for this service?
The premiums for this service range from $20- $375 depending on countable income and if the household consist of an eligible individual or eligible couple.
When and where is this service offered?
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
- Maternity and newborn care
- 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
- Children’s services, including oral and vision care
