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Should I Apply for Medi-Cal on Covered California Website?

By on August 19, 2016 7:56 AM | No Comments

Question: I will be applying to Medi-Cal in September of 2016. I do not know if I should provide ONLY my information in the application or my parents information AND my information in the application. I was claimed as a dependent when they filed taxes on Feb. 2016 and when they file taxes on Feb. 2017 I will NOT be claimed as a dependent. In other words, I will be independent.

Answer: Apply through Covered California even though you know you are eligible for Medi-Cal. The online application process at CC is much easier than applying at Medi-Cal. Since your parents will not be claiming you as dependent for the 2016 tax year, apply as an individual. You will not provide any information regarding your parents or their income.

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