Contra Costa County CA Medicaid (Medi-Cal) – Medicare – Food Stamp Office

Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services, P.O. Box 4114, Concord, CA 94522-4114 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

Services: Medicaid (Medi-Cal), Medicare, and Food Stamps (CalFresh) in Contra Costa County, California

Information about services related to Medicaid (Medi-Cal), Medicare, and Food Stamps (CalFresh) in Contra Costa County, California.

1. Medicaid (Medi-Cal):
   • Medi-Cal provides medical, dental, and vision insurance to low-income families in California.
   • Eligibility includes adults who are 65 years of age or older, parents or caretaker relatives with children under 21 years of age, legally blind or disabled adults, children from birth through age 20, and undocumented immigrants ages 50+ and under age 26.
   • Dental services covered by Medi-Cal are provided through Denti-Cal. To find Denti-Cal providers, call 1-800-322-6384 or visit the main Denti-Cal website.
   • To apply for Medi-Cal, call toll-free 1-800-709-8348 in Contra Costa County or visit the Contra Costa Employment and Human Services Department Medi-Cal website.
2. Medicare:
   • Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities.
   • To learn more about Medicare and its coverage, visit the official Medicare website.
3. Food Stamps (CalFresh):
   • CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) helps low-income individuals and families buy nutritious food.
   • To determine eligibility and apply for CalFresh benefits, you can:
     • Apply online via the BenefitsCal website.
     • Call the Contra Costa Customer Contact Center at 1-877-423-4746.
     • Visit the Contra Costa County Department of Employment and Human Services office.
   • CalFresh benefits are provided through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.

Remember to check specific eligibility requirements for each program and reach out to the relevant offices for personalized assistance.

For more details, you can visit the Contra Costa Health Services website

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Contra Costa County

Employment and Human Service Department Aging & Adult Services BureauPlease call for nearest office location

(866) 663-3225