Medi Cal Renewal Form - MC 216

 

You'll be getting the Medi Cal Renewal Form - MC 216 (ONLINE pdf)  soon, say  the end of July? ^{Cal Matters * CMA Docs.org * hhs.gov} * , when the COVID Public Health Emergency ends.  During COVID you couldn't be terminated, from Medi Cal  ^{Disability Rights * Footnotes} * .

The renewal is usually automatic and done through the Federal Hub.  So, if you get the MC 216 form, that means Medi Cal couldn't automatically renew you. So you have to fill out the form or risk losing your coverage.

• Millions of children could lose Medicaid coverage once the public health emergency ends
• If Thank Goodness you're earning more $$$ Get INSTANT, NO OBLIGATIION Covered CA QUOTES!
• Our main webpage on redetermination
  • If you lose Medi Cal as your income increased  and you  are now eligible  for advanced premium tax credits (APTC).  Get INSTANT, NO OBLIGATIION Covered CA QUOTES! We can help you, no additional charge
    • automatic  enrollment toolkit
    • MEDI-CAL COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY OPERATIONAL UNWINDING PLAN
      • Medicaid.gov technical on how to get back to normal procures now that the COVID emergency is over.
    • Email us [email protected] for the SB 260 toolkit

Instructions

• VIDEO - How to do a renewal
• What is MAGI Income?
• What are the income limits for Medi Cal vs Covered CA?
• Who counts in the household? 

What is Medi Cal looking for?
What do they want?

• Western Poverty Law Page 240 - 6.227
• LA Care
• IEHP
• Medi-Cal Contact Information
  • Please read the instructions and materials on this page, very carefully.   We are NOT authorized Medi Cal agents and do not get any compensation to help you with your Medi Cal questions.
    • If you no longer qualify for Medi Cal, say you're now earning more than 138% of Federal Poverty Level, we can help you get coverage from Covered CA.  There is no extra charge for our expertise &  assistance!  We are paid by whatever Insurance Company that you choose.   Get INSTANT, NO OBLIGATIION QUOTES!
• What is MAGI Modified Adjusted Gross Income?
  • What income counts?
• If you are on SSI - Medi Cal is automatic!  Even when you change to SSDI Pickle Amendment 

 

Bibliography, Links & Resources

• Our historical webpage on Medi Cal Redetermination
  • FAQ section
• HHS and CMS Take Steps to Help Keep Families Connected to Coverage After the Eventual End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
• Medi Cal and Social Service Agency assistance
• Enroll in Medi Cal 
• National Medi Cal Unwinding and Returning to Regular Operations after COVID-19
• american progress.org/preventing-disruptions-to-coverage-and-care-after-the-public-health-emergency
• What Are the Economic and Employment Consequences of Phasing Down Medicaid Enrollment After the Public Health Emergency Ends?  Commonwealth Fund
• Be sure to let Medi Cal know all your current contact info  Kff.org
• Key Issues for State Medicaid Programs When the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends kff.org
• States Can Act Now to Keep Medicaid Enrollees Covered When the Public Health Emergency Ends cbpp.org
• Insurers ramp up marketing as Medicaid redeterminations loom Modern Health Care
• How to transition from Medi Cal to Covered CA
• Medi Cal appeals
• Guidance from the Feds to the Status on how to catch up with redeterminations after COVID 46 pages
• Seven Million Kids Could Lose Health Coverage Soon 

Medi Cal Contact Information

#Email  Addresses & Phone #'s: 

• Medi Cal Contact Sheet 
• [email protected]  regarding general Medi-Cal eligibility.  If the question contains specific details  the county or the  district office that handles your case must  answer. 
• Medi-Cal Member & Provider helpline, at (800) 541-5555.
• California Department of Health Care Services 1-844-253-0883
• [email protected] 
• [email protected]   Ms. Leslie Benson 
• IHSS In Home Supportive Services
• Direct Phone # for Medi Cal 866.613.3777 (Anthem Blue Cross?)

Ombudsman

• Ombudsman Webpage
  • Phone: 1-888-452-8609
  • Email:   [email protected] 
    • The Office of Ombudsman cannot approve/terminate/reinstate Medi-Cal eligibility; alter aid codes, change/update addresses, change/update name or initiate inter-county transfers.

Complex Questions Assistance

• Health Consumer Alliance at 1-888-804-3536.
  • HCA-What-is-the-HCA
• Disability Rights California at 1-800-776-5746.
• Covered CA Facebook Page

• HICAP – Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program
• CA Health Care Advocates – 1-800-434-0222   Volunteer counselors can help you understand your specific rights and health care options
  
• Medi Cal Consulting Services
• National Center on Law & Elder Rights - Case Consultation for Professionals
• VITA Volunteers Income Tax Assistance
• Medi Cal - Technical Comprehensive Reference Materials
• Our webpage on education, research & tutoring for a fee 
• aging.ca.gov/Medicare_& Medi Cal Counseling
• Elder Care locator

Medi-Cal for All Children program 

SB 75 Eligibility and [email protected]

Medi Cal - #County Office Lookup

• County Listings: A - L

   

• County Listings: M - R

   
• County Listings: S - Z

See our Main Webpage on Medi Cal contact information

How do I fill out Section 6. b. on the REDETERMINATION FOR MEDI-CAL BENEFICIARIES
(LONG-TERM CARE IN OWN MFBU) MC 262, namely, “Expenses on property: $_____________?”

Is this a home that you live in or rent out?

Are you able to answer the questions on expenses for Insurance, taxes & utilities?

This form was last revised over 10 years ago. It looks to me like I would just draw a line through it and answer the questions for the more specific expenses.

See our web page on rental properties. 

My sister is on disability (stroke) and she lives with me.   Am I a “family member” as stated on the form?
I just don’t understand why they would need information about my insurance, etc. Other than the fact that
I do take care of her, I am not legally responsible for her, so I should not have to answer any personal questions about myself. Correct?

 

See the chart above on how to figure out household size.