
Health Care Options will send you a letter telling you that your medical plan has changed.You can use your Medi-Cal Benefits Identification Card (BIC) for services through Regular (Fee-for-Service) Medi-Cal until you are a medical plan member.
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You can find the form on the Download forms page. To join a medical plan, call Health Care Options at 1-80. Or you can complete a Medi-Cal Choice Form.You must qualify for Medi-Cal to join a medical plan.Does the medical plan or doctor provide transportation?.Is the doctor’s office or clinic nearby?.Does the doctor speak my language or provide interpreters who do?.Does the doctor have experience with my child's or my medical problem?.Do I have to wait long to get an appointment?.Does my doctor belong to a medical plan?.Am I happy with the doctor I have right now?.Things to think about before you make your choice: Doctor Look at the provider directories on the Health plan materials page.To help you decide which medical plan you want, go to the Compare medical plans and dental plans page.
Talk to your family, friends and doctor. Think about what is important to you when you get health care. You do not have to ask managed care doctors if they take Medi-Cal patients. You can request that another doctor or specialist see you before you make decisions about your doctor's plan for your care or surgery. Direct access to women's health servicesĪ woman can go directly to any network provider for women's health care without a referral from another doctor. All Medi-Cal providers use the BIC to check eligibility. The plastic card sent to everyone who qualifies for Medi-Cal. Keeping or changing your medical plan does not change your eligibility for other programs. Eligibility for CalWORKS, Medi-Cal, and Food Stamps. The medical plan has a member services department or an after-hours number that you can call. You can go to your primary care provider (PCP) first, unless it is an emergency or a family planning visit. Medi-Cal managed care medical plans offer special care such as checkups, routine tests for adults, and shots for children and babies that can help you stay healthy. You can choose the doctor or clinic for all your health care needs. Medi-Cal managed care medical plans have their own doctors, specialists, clinics, pharmacies, and hospitals. Medi-Cal wants you and your family to be healthy and satisfied with your health care. About Medi-Cal managed care medical plans