1. Apply Online:  BenefitsCal 
2. Obtain a Medi-Cal application from any one of the locations listed at the bottom of this page or phone the Department of Human Services at (661) 631-6807 and request to apply for Medi-Cal.
3. When you apply by phone or in person, your application will be screened and assigned to a Human Services Technician who will determine your eligibility for the Medi-Cal program.
4. You have the choice to meet with a Human Services Technician for a face-to-face interview or complete an interactive interview by phone or you can return your forms and verifications all by mail.
5. Or by calling IVR at 1 (877) 410-8812

Locations Where I Can Apply?

Main Office

Department of Human Services
100 E. California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-6807 [Map]

Satellite Offices

Delano
1816 Cecil Ave
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5134 [Map]

Lake Isabella
7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Suite 130
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
(760) 549-2006 [Map]

Lamont
10215 Stobaugh Street
Lamont, CA. 93241
(661) 635-4000 [Map]

Mojave
2340 Hwy 58
Mojave, CA 93501
(661) 824-7500 [Map]

Ridgecrest
145 E Ridgecrest Blvd
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-5200 [Map]

Shafter
115 Central Valley Hwy
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8300 [Map]

Taft
119 North 10th Street
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-0200 [Map]

What Verification is Required?

When applying for Medi-Cal health care benefits, present or mail the following items that apply to your situation.

• Driver's License, Photo I.D., Alien Card(s)
• Social Security and Medicare cards
• Pregnancy verification not required to receive pregnancy-related services
• Current Property Tax Statement and proof of balance owed
• Car/Truck/Boat Registrations
• All Current Checking and Savings Account statements
• Stocks or Bonds
• Life Insurance Policies
• Burial Trust Agreements
• Trust Funds
• Trust Deeds
• Unemployment Insurance verification
• State Disability Income verifications
• INCOME verifications (check stubs, employer statement, award letters).
• Free Room and Board statement.

You and/or your family may qualify for participation in the Medi-Cal program. Even if you are working, own a house, own a car, are married, or are not a U.S. Citizen, you may be eligible for Medi-Cal health care benefits.

You can qualify for free Medi-Cal health coverage if your income is within certain limits.

You may also qualify for Medi-Cal health coverage with a share of cost if your income is above the program limits. This means you would have to pay a certain amount (deductible) before Medi-Cal would cover.

A comprehensive program of health services is available to those who are eligible, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.