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Disability Benefits101: Working with a disability in California
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Health Coverage
Medi-Cal
The federal Medicaid program is called Medi-Cal in California. Medi-Cal provides a variety of health coverage programs for disabled Californians.
Applicants may qualify for Medi-Cal in one or more eligibility categories. Some of these categories are described below.

SSI-Linked Medi-Cal

Californians who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) automatically qualify for no-cost Medi-Cal health coverage.
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Aged and Disabled Federal Poverty Level Medi-Cal

Based on income, you may qualify for no-cost Medi-Cal health coverage.
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Medically Needy Medi-Cal

At somewhat higher income levels, you may qualify for Medi-Cal health coverage that requires cost sharing.
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Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP)

Californians with a diagnosis of breast or cervical cancer may qualify for cancer treatment coverage or no-cost Medi-Cal health coverage.
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In-Home Support Services Program (IHSS)

If you need personal assistance services at home or at work, you may qualify to have those costs covered.
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250% California Working Disabled Program

Disabled workers can "buy in" to Medi-Cal coverage by paying a monthly premium.
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