What is the difference between Medi-Cal and CenCal?

What is the difference between Medi-Cal and CenCal?

Medi-Cal (California’s version of Medicaid), is a publicly-funded health care program for the low income residents. CenCal Health is a public entity that is governed by a 13 member Board of Directors appointed by the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo county boards of supervisors.

Is CenCal the same as Covered California?

CenCal Health offers a program called the Health Initiative (Medi-Cal) for low income residents of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Please note that CenCal Health does not determine eligibility for Covered California or Medi-Cal.

Is CenCal Health Medicare?

CenCal Health is a managed Medi-Cal plan in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County. The Department of Health Care Services oversees the Medi-Cal program in the state of California.

What type of insurance is CenCal?

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CenCal Health is your MediCal Managed Care health insurance plan for those who have Medi-Cal in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. The local Department of Social Services determines your eligibility for Medi-Cal. Once you become eligible, you are automatically enrolled as a member of CenCal Health.

Does CenCal cover abortions?

08-85219. The State Supported Services contract covers contracted abortion services with CenCal Health. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS: Abortion services are classified as sensitive services, in which minors under the age of 18 may access these services without parental consent.

Will the abortion pill show up on insurance?

The abortion pill is covered by insurance if your state allows for the procedure. After the initial 10 weeks, you would need to have a surgical abortion, which can be slightly more expensive. Typically, a surgical abortion can cost anywhere between $800 and over $3,000 for later pregnancies without health insurance.

How much does an abortion cost in California without insurance?

One of the most common questions asked is, “How much does an abortion cost?” Costs can range from between $350 to over $650 for a medical abortion and $600 to over $2,000 for a surgical abortion, depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy.

How much is Medi-Cal worth?

Medi-Cal Programs – Qualification at a Glance – 2021 Couple: up to $1,598.14/mo. Note: Higher income levels apply for individuals who are blind.

When was CENCAL insurance services, inc.established?

Established in 1986, CenCal Insurance Services, Inc. has followed a simple formula for building a successful general agency: commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of our business partners and the customers we serve.

What are the responsibilities of CENCAL health insurance?

CenCal Health has the responsibility to review authorizations in a timely manner. The time frames indicated below allow for the utilization management team to properly evaluate and determine for appropriateness of medical care services.

Where can I find CENCAL health claims department?

CenCal Health’s Claims department is committed to processing your claims as quickly and accurately as possible. In general, CenCal Health follows the benefit and payment guidelines as published by the State of California’s Medi-Cal program. This information can be found on the Medi-Cal website www.medi-cal.ca.gov

Can you get Medi Cal at Cencal health?

You may qualify for Medi-Cal. It’s easy to apply. This opens in a new window. Locally, CenCal Health saw a 34% drop in children’s vaccinations after Covid-19 hit in March.

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