What and how much is covered by Medi-Cal?

I’ve phoned CalOptima twice about my Medi-Cal, but I lost my ID, so I thought I would inquire what precisely Medi-Cal covers and how much as the summarized and full PDFs they offer are still a little hazy.

Is it certain that I won’t have to pay anything if it falls under the network and the service I’m looking for is covered? Since not everyone is offered Medi-Cal equally, I’m not sure if I heard that correctly, but I don’t see any explicit reference of it in the files we received, so maybe I missed it.

Medi-Cal does pay dental cleanings. Denti-Cal covers practically all preventative procedures, including X-rays, cleanings, cavity fillings, root canals and tooth-saving crowns (not porcelain). It is also beneficial to seal teeth that have never had a cavity to prevent one from developing.

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My share-of-cost for Medi-I feel like I’m a deductible that resets every month. In my experience, it’s primarily useful for unexpected situations. I strongly advise against canceling your primary insurance.

Are you receiving Medi-Cal as a parent? I recommend checking out Sneede. When my child receives non-exempt income, like when grandma gives them $5 a month, it leads to some unexpected consequences, resulting in a significant decrease in our share-of-cost. It could potentially be zero dollars. I can’t really explain it, it just doesn’t make sense to me.

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It includes checkups with your doctor (primary care), visits to specialists, medications you need, and even dental care if it’s medically necessary. The best part? Most Medi-Cal beneficiaries don’t have to pay extra fees for these services.

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