Medi-Cal Health Benefits

Where do I apply?

You can apply in person at one of our Customer Service Centers listed below.

1020 Emeline Avenue, Building B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (888) 421-8080

For Hearing or Speech Impaired: Call California Relay Services 711
METRO Bus route for Emeline in Santa Cruz:

*Passengers arriving at River Front Transit Center are permitted to stay on the bus as it changes to Route 4/34 interchangeably

500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone: (888) 421-8080

For Hearing or Speech Impaired: Call California Relay Services 711
METRO Bus route for Westridge in Watsonville:

Apply online at Covered California or set up a BenefitsCal Account and then apply through BenefitsCal.
Apply by telephone, call the Phone Customer Service Center at 1 (888) 421-8080 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Apply in person at one of our Customer Service Center locations, Monday -Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
To request an application be mailed to you, call the Phone Customer Service Center at 1 (888) 421-8080.
Download the Medi-Cal application directly form the California Department of Health Care Services website.

Applicants may be interviewed in Spanish, and American Sign Language. When necessary, other languages can be made available.