- Apply Online: BenefitsCal
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Or by calling IVR at 1 (877) 410-8812
What Verification is Required?
Family 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.
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
8300 Segrue Road
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]