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Home > Keep your Medi-Cal coverage in 2026 > Get help renewing your Medi-Cal
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Get help renewing your Medi-Cal

You can get help at no cost. Call your county Medi-Cal office or one of the community organizations listed below. Some organizations may also be able to help members in neighboring counties.

Please call before visiting. Some locations accept walk-ins, while others require an appointment.

You can also renew online at BenefitsCal.com. BenefitsCal.com can also be used for CalFresh.

Community Organizations

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Locations

ACE Overcomers

61 Fairfield Dr., Merced, 95348
Phone: 209-626-5446
Languages: English, Spanish
Additional Information: Please call for more information.

Building Healthy Communities (BHC)

606 Williams Rd., Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: 831-216-8204
Languages: English, Spanish
Additional Information: Please call to schedule an appointment.

Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey

922 Hilby Avenue, Suite C, Seaside, CA 93955
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 831-393-3110
Languages: English, Spanish
Additional Information: Please call for more information.

Center for Community Advocacy

2 West Gabilan Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Hours: Please call for more information.
Phone: 831-673-7855
Languages: English, Mixteco, Spanish
Additional Information: Focus on Pajaro to the Salinas Valley region. Please call to schedule an appointment or for more information.

Centro Binacional Para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño

140 El Camino Real, Greenfield, CA 93927
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Phone: 831-856-8004
Languages: Mixteco de San José de las Flores, Triqui de Copala
Additional Information: Priority given to Indigenous community. Please call for more information.

Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County

406 Main Street, Suite 207, Watsonville, CA 95076
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 831-440-3556
Languages: English, Mixteco, Spanish

Community Bridges – La Manzana Community Resources

521 Main Street, Suite Y, Watsonville, CA 95076
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 - 5 p.m.
Phone: 831-724-2997
Languages: English, Spanish
Additional Information: Walk-ins are welcome.

Community Bridges – Live Oak Community Resources

1740 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 - 5 p.m.
Phone: 831-476-7284
Languages: English, Spanish
Additional Information: Friday by appointment only.

Community Bridges – Mountain Community Resources

6134 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018
Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 -5 p.m.
Phone: 831-335-6600
Languages: English, Spanish
Additional Information: Walk-ins Monday through Wednesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment.

Community Bridges – Nueva Vista Community Resources

711 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
Phone: 831-423-5747
Languages: English, Spanish
Additional Information: Walk-ins are welcome.

First 5 Santa Cruz County

4450 Capitola Road, Suite 106, Capitola, CA 95010
Hours: Monday/Tuesday, 2-5 p.m., Wednesday/Thursday, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.
Phone: 831-465-2209
Languages: English, Spanish
Additional Information: Calls: Monday/Tuesday: 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday/Thursday: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Mariposa Safe Families, Inc. (MSF)

5070 Bullion Street, Mariposa, CA 95338
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 209-966-3424
Languages: English, Spanish
Additional Information: Medi-Cal Support line available from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Office open for in-person support from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Mujeres en Acción

295 S Main St., Salinas, CA CA 93908
Hours: Hours vary.
Phone: 831-783-1244 ext. 106
Languages: Mixteco, Spanish
Additional Information: Please visit https://mujeresenaccion831.org/medi-cal-assistance/ for the most up-to-date information on locations, dates and times.

Sierra Vista Child and Family Services

642 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 209-205-1058
Languages: English, Spanish

United Way Merced County

547 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340
Phone: Dial 211
Languages: English, Hmong, Spanish
Additional Information: Dial 211 to be connected to an organization who can assist you with your application and renewal.

Youth Recovery Connections

721 Monterey Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Phone: 831-201-0089
Languages: English, Spanish
Additional Information: Walk-ins are welcome.

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.

Contact us | Toll free: 800-700-3874

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