Discontinuing Medi-Cal Benefits in California: A Guide

Medi-Cal benefits are available those who are qualified to use them. If you no longer meet eligibility requirements for California's state-assisted medical insurance program, you could be charged with fraud and required to pay back any of the benefits you used. The best way to avoid this is to stop using your Medi-Cal benefits as soon as you know you are not eligible to use them. Compare your situation to the Medi-Cal benefits requirements any time there is a change in your financial situation to make sure you still qualify.

Instructions

• 1

  Contact your Medi-Cal case worker to let her know that there has been a change in your income and you wish to discontinue your benefits.

• 2

  Deliver your current Medi-Cal card and proof of your change of income or life situation. Do not try to use Medi-Cal benefits after you discontinue them.

• 3

  If you receive any new Medi-Cal cards in the mail after you discontinue your benefits, deliver them to your caseworker.