Thank you for choosing Kaiser Permanente as your health care provider through Health Plan of San Mateo. Health Plan of San Mateo works with the State of California to help you get the health care you need. Kaiser Permanente is your health care provider through Health Plan of San Mateo.
Is Health Plan of San Mateo a PPO or HMO?
In San Mateo County the Health Plan of San Mateo functions as Page 3 the HMO for Medi-Cal, Healthy Kids and HealthWorx.
Is San Mateo Health Plan Medi-Cal?
Medi-Cal covers low-income adults, families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, children in foster care and former foster youth up to age 26. To check your eligibility or Medi-Cal application status, call the San Mateo County Human Services Agency at 1-800-223-8383.
What is CareAdvantage?
CareAdvantage is a health insurance program that combines Medicare and Medi-Cal into one comprehensive, convenient plan. It also provides extra benefits and is available to eligible HPSM Medi-Cal members.
What is the policy number for Medi-Cal?
(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 get Kaiser medical?
to make Kaiser Permanente your health care choice….Apply for Medi-Cal
- Complete an application.
- Check the status of your application by contacting the county where you applied.
- Once you are approved by the county, select your health care plan and/or provider through the State.
What is the maximum income to qualify for Medi-Cal?
You are 19-64 years old and your family’s income is at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) ($17,774 for an individual; $36,570 for a family of four)….Income-based Medi-Cal.
| Your family size: | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 |
|---|---|
| Income limits for your family: | |
| $12,880 | |
| $4,540 | |
| $12,760 |
Does Medi-Cal cover mental health services?
Services covered by Medi-Cal include outpatient mental health services such as individual or group counseling, outpatient specialty mental health services, inpatient mental health services, outpatient substance use disorder services, residential treatment services, and voluntary inpatient detoxification.
Does Care Advantage drug test?
Yes the company do require a drug test to be done.
Do I have Medi-Cal coverage?
You can also check on your Medi-Cal status by calling the Medi-Cal hotline at (800) 541-5555. Since you don’t have your BIC yet, you can get information on your Medi-Cal status by entering the last four digits of your Social Security number and month and year of birth (Ex. 06/1985) into the automated system.
Is Medi-Cal free?
Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health coverage for California residents who meet eligibility requirements. Most applicants who apply through Covered California and enroll in Medi-Cal will receive care through managed health plans.
Who is eligible for Kaiser Permanente?
Immediate family member An unmarried dependent child under age 21. A disabled dependent over the age of 21. Married/Stepparents of children under age 21.
