What is California Healthcare Options?
Health Care Options is in the California Department of Health Care Services. HCO’s role is to assure access to health care through an enrollment broker contractor. The contractor gives information to Medi-Cal beneficiaries about managed care plans.
How do I contact Medi-Cal by phone?
(800) 541-5555 Medi-Cal Members and Providers: If you have a question, need help, or need to report a problem, please call (800) 541-5555 (outside of California, please call (916) 636-1980) for our Telephone Service Center.
How do I find out what Medi-Cal plan I have?
To get more details, or to choose your health plan or change your health plan at any time go to: Health Care Options’ website. For information on accessibility and how to see your Medi-Cal provider, go to: Accessibility and How to See Your Medi-Cal Provider.
How do I enroll in Medi-Cal plan?
To join a medical plan, call Health Care Options at 1-800-430-4263. Or you can complete a Medi-Cal Choice Form. You can find the form on the Download forms page. 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.
What is the Medi-Cal CIN number?
Client Index Number
Before submitting your request to modify OHC, please have the Medi-Cal member’s Client Index Number (CIN) available and OHC information. The CIN is the first nine characters of the identification number located on the front of the member’s Benefits Identification Card (BIC).
What is the difference between LA Care and Health Net?
You’ll notice that LA Care is generally one of the lowest 1-2 carriers listed at each benefit level. Health net is generally a notch or two above LA Care. But very close. These two carriers are strongest in the greater Los Angeles area.
Is Medi-cal Medicare?
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid health care program. Medi-Cal pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Medicare is a federally funded insurance program for eligible participants 65 or over.
Do I have to choose a plan for Medi-Cal?
Most people who have Medi-Cal must enroll in a medical plan. You or a member of your family must choose a medical plan if: You get CalWorks benefits (cash aid, food stamps)
What is my Medi-Cal account number?
Where Can I Find My Card Number and Member Number? After you enroll in Medi-Cal, you will get an enrollment package in the mail from your insurance company. This package will include a membership card and information about your health insurance account.
How many digits is a Medi-Cal number?
Most TAR Control Numbers (TCNs) have a total of 11 digits. The first two digits indicate the Medi-Cal field office number. The next eight digits are the sequence numbers of the TAR form. The last digit is a pricing indicator.