Alliance Medi-Cal Health Care
About the Alliance
Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance) is a managed care health plan for people who have Medi-Cal. Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid health care program that provides no-cost or low-cost health coverage to the people of California. When you have Medi-Cal, the Alliance works with the State of California to help you get the health care you need.
The Alliance provides health care to people who live in Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties.
Quick Resources
Am I eligible for Medi-Cal?
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) determines who is eligible for Medi-Cal. You can apply for Medi-Cal benefits regardless of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability or veteran status. If you are eligible, you can get Medi-Cal if you continue to meet the eligibility requirements.
You can apply for Medi-Cal at any time of the year.
You may apply online at BenefitsCal or contact your local county office to apply by mail, phone, fax, email or in person: to apply by mail, phone, fax, email or in person:
Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency
Phone: 209-966-2000
800-549-6741
Merced County Department of Human Services
Phone: 209-385-3000
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
Alliance Medi-Cal Members
If you are new to the Alliance or are a member looking to better understand your health plan, this is the best place to start.
Your Health Plan
Get Care
As an Alliance member, you have access to the health care and support services described in Get Care.
Primary Care Provider (PCP)
You will pick one doctor to see for all your health care needs. We call that doctor your Primary Care Provider or PCP. Use the Provider Directory to find a PCP.
Summary of Plan Benefits
The Alliance covers most health care services provided by your PCP, doctors, hospitals and licensed health care providers in our network. There are some services that are covered by Medi-Cal but not through the Alliance.
For a summary of plan benefits, read the Benefits Matrix. For full details, read the Member Handbook.
PCP Referral
Your PCP will provide all your regular health care. If you need to see any other doctor, your PCP will send a request to the Alliance. This is called a PCP referral. A PCP referral is not needed for emergency care and family planning services.
Prior Authorization
There are some services and medical equipment that must be approved by the Alliance before you can get them. This is called prior authorization. Your PCP or other doctor will send referral and prior authorization requests to the Alliance for approval.
