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State of California Benefits Identification Card Activation<\/span><\/h2>\n

You are eligible for Medi-Cal benefits because you have been approved for SSI\/SSP benefits. The first month of your eligibility for Medi-Cal benefits is the month you applied for SSI\/SSP, as long as you were eligible for SSI\/SSP in that month.<\/p>\n

BENEFITS IDENTIFICATION CARD <\/span><\/h2>\n

You have now received or will shortly receive a plastic Benefits Identification Card (BIC). This BIC is used to verify your eligibility for Medi-Cal benefits, allowing your Medi-Cal providers to bill for your medical and\/or dental care. If your doctor or your health care provider tells you that your Medi-Cal eligibility is listed for a county in which you do not reside, you must contact your Social Security Administration (SSA) office to have them correct their records.<\/p>\n

If you received Medi-Cal in the past, you may already have a plastic card that can be used again. If you lose your card, contact your local county of social services office and ask for a new card.<\/p>\n

HOW TO PAY FOR PAST MEDICAL BILLS SINCE APPLYING FOR SSI\/SSP<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you received Medi-Cal covered medical and\/or dental services from a Medi-Cal provider since you applied and became eligible for SSI\/SSP, that provider can bill Medi-Cal for those services. This may include a number of months before you receive your BIC. However, you must contact the Medi-Cal providers you saw during this period so that these providers can bill Medi-Cal. Payment for services over one year prior to receiving your BIC, requires a Letter of Authorization (Form MC180) showing the initial payment information. You can obtain this form by bringing your award letter or a letter from the SSA to your county social services office. You also should bring in copies of your medical and\/or dental bills to assist in determining what month(s) you need to request Medi-Cal benefits.<\/p>\n

The Medi-Cal program may be able to help pay for medical and\/or dental expenses that you had in any of the three months before the date of your SSI\/SSP application. To receive this help, you must be eligible for Medi-Cal in the month(s) Medi-Cal covered services were provided. You must make the request for Medi-Cal coverage for those months within a year of the month you had the medical and\/or dental services. To make your request for coverage for those months, please contact your local county of social services office in your area. A list of county of social services offices is enclosed. Call the telephone number listed for your county. The county worker will help you locate the Medi-Cal office nearest your home.<\/p>\n

Below is an example of what your Alliance Member ID card will look like:<\/p>\n

\"Alliance<\/p>\n

Where Can I Access My Medi-Cal Member Services?<\/span><\/h2>\n

You can access your member services online through your plan\u2019s website and the Covered California website. Each service manages different aspects of your coverage. Also, your local county office will take care of specific parts of your Medi-Cal membership. Your health insurance company handles:<\/p>\n