Keep your Medi-Cal coverage in 2026
Make sure to renew your Medi-Cal on time!
If you renew on time, live in California and still meet Medi-Cal rules for income, you can keep your Medi-Cal coverage! Everyone must renew this year.
The Alliance is your Medi-Cal health plan if you live in Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito or Santa Cruz County. However, we do not process Medi-Cal applications or renewals. Your county Medi-Cal office will handle your Medi-Cal renewal.
3 steps to stay covered
If you've moved, update your contact information.
Make sure your county Medi-Cal office has your correct address and phone number.
Know your renewal date and watch your mail.
You should get a renewal letter mailed to you from your county Medi-Cal office with any steps you need to take to renew.
If you are required to complete renewal paperwork, fill it out and send it back fast.
Return your renewal to your county office by the deadline. If you do not renew your Medi-Cal before your renewal deadline, you will lose your benefits. To keep your coverage, complete your renewal each time it is due.
More renewal options
If you don’t get your renewal letter in the mail, you can also renew your Medi-Cal by:
- Using the BenefitsCal website.
- Contacting your local county Medi-Cal office to renew by mail, phone or in person.
Did you miss the deadline to renew your Medi-Cal coverage? It’s not too late! You may be able to get your benefits back right away by filling out your renewal information.
If you are not sure about your renewal deadline, you can log in to BenefitsCal to find out when your renewal is due.
You can still apply
If you haven’t enrolled in Medi-Cal, you can still sign up for Medi-Cal if you meet the current eligibility requirements.
How to Apply:
You may apply online at BenefitsCal or contact your local county Medi-Cal office to apply by mail, phone or in person.
Are you unsure if you might qualify for Medi-Cal?
You can use the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) online tool to see whether you might qualify. It’s quick and easy! Note that you need to fill out a full Medi-Cal application to find out for sure.
Questions?
To learn more about all the upcoming changes and who they affect, go to the DHCS website.
If you have questions about your eligibility, call or visit your county office.
County Medi-Cal Offices
- Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency
Phone: 209-966-2000 or 800-266-3609. - Merced County Department of Human Services
Phone: 209-385-3000 or 855-421-6770. - Monterey County Department of Social Services
Phone: 877-410-8823. - San Benito County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Assistance
Phone: 831-636-4180 - County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department
Phone: 888-421-8080
Care Options at Home
Telehealth
- Your primary doctor: Call your doctor to ask if they offer phone or video visits (called telehealth). You can find their phone number on your Alliance member ID card.
- Rocket Doctor: Call 844-996-3763 or book online. You can talk to a doctor on your phone or on your computer.
- Zócalo Health: Call 213-855-3465 or book online. You can talk to a doctor or promotora de salud on your phone or on your computer.
Nurse Advice Line
Call 844-971-8907 (TTY: Dial 711) any time, day or night. A nurse can answer your health questions, help you decide if you need care right away, and tell you what to do next.
