Medi-Cal | Merced County, CA - Official Website
Primary Care • Merced, CA • 3 (Merced, Castle/Atwater, Los Banos) locations
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Last gathered July 10, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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BenefitsCal (online), CoveredCA, CA.com, Apply by Mail, Apply by Telephone
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is Medi-Cal?
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program providing free or low-cost health coverage for eligible residents.
Who is eligible for Medi-Cal?
Eligibility includes low-income children and adults, pregnant women, and individuals with specific diseases such as tuberculosis, breast cancer, or HIV/AIDS.
How is Medi-Cal funded?
Medi-Cal is funded equally by the state and federal government.
How are applicants routed if applying through Covered California?
Individuals found potentially eligible for Medi-Cal will automatically be sent to the county for evaluation without submitting another application.
What is available online for applications and renewals?
BenefitsCal.com is recommended for Medi-Cal applications and renewals.
What is the telephone number to apply by telephone?
1-855-421-6770
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Mercy Medical Center): 4 out of 5 stars (2,736 reviews)
Patients praise
- Medi-Cal provides essential, life-saving coverage for many residents, including surgical and mental health services
- Outreach programs are actively working to assist residents with Medi-Cal enrollment
- Positive individual experiences exist at specific urgent care providers in the county
Common complaints
- Long wait times and overcrowding in local healthcare facilities
- Difficulties finding available doctors, clinics, or specialists that accept Medi-Cal
- Lack of clear communication from healthcare providers regarding services and clinic closures
- Concerns over new bureaucratic requirements for specialized care coverage
"Medi-Cal saved my daughter's life... able to get through with the hernia removal surgery. She is currently 11 years old now."
- Official Merced County Agenda record citing a local resident's testimonial"I feel that instead of streamlining care by consolidating it into one organization, this change has only added extra layers of complexity to an already hard to navigate system."
- California Health Report article on experiences with care transitions in Merced CountySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Changes to Medi-Cal and CalFresh | Merced County, CA - Apr 22, 2026
- Merced County | DHCS - CA.gov - May 27, 2026
- Be careful of Medi-Cal renewal scams! - Central California Alliance for Health - Nov 25, 2025
- Alliance + county efforts help residents keep Medi-Cal - Central California Alliance for Health - Mar 26, 2026
- Urgent Visit Access Initiative Merced County - Jul 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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