What does a CA Medi-Cal card look like?
You will soon get a Medi-Cal identification card called a Benefits Identification Card, or BIC. It is white with blue writing, and it has a picture of the seal of the State of California. It will also have your name on it.
What is California Medicaid card?
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program. This is a public health insurance program that provides free or low cost medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources.
What is a Medi-Cal BIC card?
You have now received or will shortly receive a plastic Benefits Identification Card (BIC). This BIC is used to verify your eligibility for Medi-Cal benefits, allowing your Medi-Cal providers to bill for your medical and/or dental care.
Where is my Medi-Cal card?
Call Medi-Cal Directly You can also check on your Medi-Cal status by calling the Medi-Cal hotline at (800) 541-5555. If you’re outside of California, call (916) 636-1980.
How does Medicare Medicaid work?
Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage if you are 65+ or under 65 and have a disability, no matter your income. Medicaid is a state and federal program that provides health coverage if you have a very low income. They will work together to provide you with health coverage and lower your costs.
How do I get a copy of my Medi-Cal card?
Helpful Hints
- Lost or stolen Medi-Cal Beneficiary Identification Cards (BIC): If you have just lost your BIC card, contact your local county worker for a replacement.
- The California Medical Board: (800) 430-4263.
- Medi-Cal Managed Care Ombudsman: (888) 452-8609.
- Medi-Cal Billing: (800) 541-5555.
Can you look up insurance without card?
You are able to see a doctor if you don’t have your insurance cards yet. The contact information for your specific insurance carrier can be found under the Member Services & Claims Info link of your Medical Overview page. For dental and vision coverage, your SSN may be the member ID.
Do you have to show Your Medi-Cal ID card?
Medi-Cal ID Card As a member of L.A. Care, you will get an L.A. Care ID card. You must show your L.A. Care ID card and your Medi-Cal Benefits Identification Card (BIC) when you get any health care services or prescriptions. You should carry all health cards with you at all times.
When do I get my Los Angeles care ID card?
When you enroll in L.A. Care, you should receive an L.A. Care ID card within two weeks of enrollment. The ID card is mailed separately from your Welcome Packet.
Do you have to pay for Medicaid in California?
Most of the people who receive Medicaid in California do not pay anything for it because they have such low income. If there are costs associated with various parts of Medicaid they are not very much at all due to the income requirements.
Is the Medi Cal Bic card being replaced?
There are no plans to provide the new card to the entire Medi-Cal population therefore existing cards will not be replaced all at once, but over time. DHCS has issued a Provider Bulletin and Newsflash informing providers of this change. See examples of both BIC cards to be accepted below.