The process is as follows:
Dear Applicant:
Medi-Cal can be processed by the mail. On this page you
will find the instructions and forms to start
the Medi-cal process. If you are in need of Cash
Aid or Food Stamps you must apply in-person.
If your Cash Aid or Food Stamps have been denied, your application
for medical services can be processed by mail, phone, or
face to face interview. You may receive help with completing
this application, or with an emergency need for medical
benefits by telephone. Please call (530) 245-6680.
Carefully review all information and complete all forms
on this page. Please follow these steps when completing
the medical services application process:
• Read the instructions for each form carefully.
Use ink to complete each form.
• Answer all questions. Do not leave any blank spaces
on the forms. Put “N/A” if the question does
not apply to you.
• Sign and date each form. Attach verification of
all information. **See below.
• Mail the completed forms
and copies of verifications to PO Box 496005, Redding California
96049-6005, or bring to 2460 Breslauer Way, Redding, California.
**PROOF/VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL REQUESTED
INFORMATION. Please send photocopies.
The County will not be responsible for original
documents. Proof may be in the form of pay stubs,
payroll printouts, income statements, all pages for income
tax returns, monthly bank statement, receipts, policies,
contracts, court orders, registrations, property tax statements,
etc. The verification/proof we require includes, but is
not limited to, the most recent copies of:
• Alien Registration card or naturalization papers.
• Social Security number, card or proof of application,
Medicare card.
• Identification, such as driver’s license.
• Last bank statement for checking/savings account
(not ATM receipt).
• Child support court orders.
• Insurance policies (Life, burial, health, fire),
papers on burial fund or trust.
• Last property tax statement on home or other property,
with verification of amount owed.
• Escrow statement/papers on any property transferred
in the last 2 years.
• Stocks and bonds.
• Registration on all cars, trucks, motorcycles, mobile
homes, trailers and amount owed.
• Proof of income, such as current pay stubs, Social
Security award letter, unemployment pay stubs or award letter.
• Medical proof of your inability to work (doctor’s
statement).
• Proof of tuition, scholarships, grants, student
loans with amounts.
• Proof of pregnancy.
YOU MUST REPORT ALL PROPERTY AND
INCOME, EVEN IF YOU THINK IT IS NOT AVAILABLE TO YOU.
Return the completed application (s) and requested verifications
within the month service is required . Be aware the
date of possible eligibility is determined by the date that
the office receives it.
If you have any questions, please call the Medi-cal
mail-in unit: (530) 245-6680.
