What is Medi-Cal?
Medicaid (also called Medi-Cal Assistance) is a joint Federal and state program that helps pay medical costs for certain people and families who have limited income and resources. Medicaid will pay participating doctors, pharmacists, hospitals, or other providers for your care.
Each state decides what counts as income and resources, who is eligible, what services are covered, and the cost for services. States also decide how to run their program as long as they follow the Federal guidelines. As a result, there are 56 different Medicaid programs — one for each state, territory, and the District of Columbia.