what is medicaid in california

In California, Medicaid is known as "Medi-Cal." It is a public health insurance program that provides medical services to low-income individuals, including medical, dental, mental health, and long-term care services. The program is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the California Department of Health Care Services. It is available to California residents who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or legal aliens with low income or very low income. Eligibility is based on annual household income, and the program covers a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. The income limits for eligibility are based on household size, with the maximum income level varying according to the number of people in the household