Enroll in Medi-Cal for former foster care youth

Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Information Status

The Former Foster Youth Medi-Cal Program (FFY) provides medical care, immunizations, hospitalization, prescription drugs, mental health services and dental care to individuals ages 18-26 who have been in the foster care system.

MedicaidApplying for benefits

What to do next

Ways to connect

Call 866-613-3777

Call to apply by phone or have an application mailed to you. Not sure if your qualify, then call the Foster Care Ombudsman at (877)846-1602.

Visit this link - https://dpss.lacounty.gov/.../foster.html

Visit the link for more information and to apply online.

Go in person

Mail your completed FFY application to this address with Attn: FFY Coordinator written on the envelope. You can submit the completed application in person at any DPSS office.

If you are already receiving Medi-Cal under another program, you can be automatically enrolled in the FFY program without completing the application. Call (626) 312-6131 to be enrolled.

Details

ADA Accessible
Yes
Accessibility notes
Website designed to ensure readability and usability via accessibility criteria for the blind or impaired.
Free
Yes
Available Languages
Armenian, Cambodian, Cantonese, Persian, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
Counties Served
Los Angeles
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Foster youth (current or former), Age: 18 – 26
Citizenship Requirements
No citizenship requirements

Locations

This service does not have a location or its location is private. This program can be accessed in Los Angeles, California.

Reviews

‌
‌

Notes

What to do next

Ways to connect

Call 866-613-3777

Call to apply by phone or have an application mailed to you. Not sure if your qualify, then call the Foster Care Ombudsman at (877)846-1602.

Visit this link - https://dpss.lacounty.gov/.../foster.html

Visit the link for more information and to apply online.

Go in person

Mail your completed FFY application to this address with Attn: FFY Coordinator written on the envelope. You can submit the completed application in person at any DPSS office.

If you are already receiving Medi-Cal under another program, you can be automatically enrolled in the FFY program without completing the application. Call (626) 312-6131 to be enrolled.