What is the BIC card for?

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.

Is BIC card an insurance card?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) issues a plastic Benefits Identification Card (BIC) to each Medi-Cal recipient.

What does Medi-Cal BIC card look like?

You will soon get a Medi-Cal identification card called a Benefits Identification Card, or BIC. It is white with blue writing, and it has a picture of the seal of the State of California. It will also have your name on it. This card will be sent to you in a separate letter.

How do I know if my BIC card is active?

How to Check If My Medi-Cal Is Active

1. Locate Your Nearest Welfare Office. Find the number of your local social services office. …
2. Contact a Case Manager. Once you locate the number, call the local welfare office and ask to speak with your caseworker. …
3. Request Your Medi-Cal Status.

How do you get a BIC card?

Helpful Hints

1. Lost or stolen Medi-Cal Beneficiary Identification Cards (BIC): If you have just lost your BIC card, contact your local county worker for a replacement. …
2. The California Medical Board: [phone].
3. Medi-Cal Managed Care Ombudsman: [phone].
4. Medi-Cal Billing: [phone].

Can I use my Bic card at Kaiser?

If you qualify to have Kaiser Permanente as your health care plan and/or provider, it can take an additional 30 days to become enrolled in Kaiser Permanente Medi-Cal. Please continue to bring your Medi-Cal BIC to your appointments even after you receive your Kaiser Permanente ID card.

How long does it take to receive BIC card?

45 days

Verify your Eligibility
The process for verifying your Medi-Cal eligibility, from the time your completed application is received to when you receive your Benefits Identification Card (BIC), normally takes 45 days.

What are the benefits of Medi-Cal?

​​​What are the Medi-Cal Benefits?

• Outpatient (Ambulatory) services.
• Emergency services.
• Hospitalization.
• Maternity and Newborn care.
• Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services​
• Prescription Drugs.
• Programs such as physical and occupational therapy (known as Rehabilitative & Habilitative Services) and devices.

How do I find my Medi-Cal member ID number?

Where Can I Find My Card Number and Member Number? After you enroll in Medi-Cal, you will get an enrollment package in the mail from your insurance company. This package will include a membership card and information about your health insurance account.

How can I check my benefits identification card?

Call Medi-Cal Directly

You can also check on your Medi-Cal status by calling the Medi-Cal hotline at [phone]. If you’re outside of California, call [phone].

Do I have Medicaid?

To find out whether you’re eligible to receive Medicaid benefits, contact your state Medicaid office. Visit the the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to get the phone number for your state Medicaid office. Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage to eligible needy persons.

Is Medi-Cal the same as Medicaid?

Medi-Cal is California’s part of a national health coverage program called Medicaid. Each state runs its own Medicaid program. The states have to follow certain national Medicaid rules, but they have flexibility in how they run their programs.

How do I check the status of my Medicaid application?

Verify your enrollment online

1. Log in to your HealthCare.gov account.
2. Click on your name in the top right and select “My applications & coverage” from the dropdown.
3. Select your completed application under “Your existing applications.”
4. Here you’ll see a summary of your coverage.

What is the lowest income to qualify for Medicaid?

Overview

• Income Eligibility Criteria. A single individual, 65 years or older, must have income less than $2,523 / month. …
• Asset Requirements. …
• Level of Care Requirements. …
• Nursing Home Eligibility. …
• Assisted Living Eligibility. …
• In-Home Care Eligibility. …
• Options When Over the Income Limit. …
• Options When Over the Asset Limit.

What does Medicaid cover for adults?

Mandatory benefits include services including inpatient and outpatient hospital services, physician services, laboratory and x-ray services, and home health services, among others. Optional benefits include services including prescription drugs, case management, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

What is considered low income in Louisiana?

For a family of one in Louisiana the low-income limit for an annual income is $32,700. A household of four cannot exceed $46,700.

What age does Medicaid stop in Louisiana?

65 years

Be 65 years of age or older.