Need help confirming Medi-Cal benefits - best way to contact them?
Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble with my Medi-Cal benefits. I need to confirm if they're still active or if there's been any changes. Has anyone else had to deal with this recently? What's the best way to get in touch with someone who can actually help?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve Medi-Cal benefits confirmation issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg2qN9WgICM
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Giovanni Ricci
Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through to Medi-Cal for weeks now. It's like they don't want us to actually use our benefits or something 🙄
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NeonNomad
•Same here! I swear the system is designed to make us give up. Anyone know if there's a secret number or something?
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Fatima Al-Hashemi
•Have you tried going to your local office in person? Sometimes that works better than calling.
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Giovanni Ricci
•I wish I could, but my nearest office is like an hour away and I don't have a car rn. Public transit is a joke where I live 😩
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Dylan Mitchell
I actually found a way to get through to a real person! There's this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that calls for you, waits on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it saved me hours of frustration.
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Sofia Martinez
•That sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?
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Dylan Mitchell
•I was skeptical at first too, but I tried it and it worked like a charm. Totally worth the $20 imo
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Dmitry Volkov
•Wow, that's actually pretty clever. But it sucks that we have to pay extra just to use a service we're entitled to 😤
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Ava Thompson
Here's what I've learned from dealing with Medi-Cal: 1. Call early in the morning, right when they open. 2. Have all your info ready (ID number, recent letters, etc.) 3. Be patient but persistent. Sometimes you gotta call multiple times. 4. If possible, use their online portal to check your status first. 5. Keep a record of who you talk to and when. Hope this helps! Good luck!
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Amara Eze
•Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try calling first thing tomorrow morning.
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CyberSiren
•This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!
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Miguel Alvarez
anyone else think its ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get basic healthcare? the whole system needs an overhaul tbh
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Zainab Yusuf
Pro tip: if you can't get through on the phone, try emailing them. Sometimes they respond faster that way. Just make sure to include your case number and all relevant details.
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Connor O'Reilly
•Do you have the email address? I can't find it anywhere on their website 🤔
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Zainab Yusuf
•It should be on your last notification letter. If not, try [county]@medi-cal.ca.gov where [county] is your county name.
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Yara Khoury
I had a similar issue last month. Turns out my benefits got messed up cuz I moved and forgot to update my address. Make sure all your info is current!
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Amara Eze
•Oh snap, I did move recently! I'll double-check that. Thanks for the heads up!
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Yara Sabbagh
I've been dealing with Medi-Cal for years and here's what works for me: try the automated phone system first - sometimes you can get basic benefit status without talking to anyone. Press 1 for English, then follow the prompts for "benefit information." If that doesn't work, the 211 helpline (just dial 2-1-1) can sometimes help navigate the system or connect you to local resources. They're usually more helpful than the main Medi-Cal line!
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Emma Thompson
•This is super helpful! I never knew about the 211 helpline - that sounds like it could be a game changer. The automated system tip is great too. Sometimes the simple solutions are the best ones. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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