Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
Contact
- Phone: 916-445-1248
Description
The mission of the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is to provide Californians with access to affordable, high-quality health care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use disorder services, and long-term services and supports. Our vision is to preserve and improve the physical and mental health of all Californians. DHCS works closely with federal officials, health care professionals, legislators, county governments, and health plans to provide an accessible health care safety net for individuals in need. Our programs serve more than 10 million Californians. One in five people in the state receive health care services financed or organized by DHCS, making the department the largest health care purchaser in California. We invest more than $70 billion in public funds to provide health care services for low-income families, children, pregnant women, seniors, and persons with disabilities, while helping to maintain the health care delivery safety net.
Services
Apply for Medi-Cal
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.
Launch service: Apply for Medi-CalFind Substance Use Disorder Services
Find Help with Substance Abuse / Alcohol and Drug Programs.
Launch service: Find Substance Use Disorder ServicesLearn More About Medi-Cal for DACA
Learn more about Medi-Cal for DACA.
Launch service: Learn More About Medi-Cal for DACA