Healthcare Benefits
​If you need to enroll in MediCal or Medicare, have a life changing event, or are losing health care coverage you can find help here.  

Get the Help You Need

Health insurance can be complicated. If you, your family members or friends need health coverage, they can get free, confidential assistance from a Certified Enrollment Counselor at RCMS.  Get answers to questions about healthcare coverage, Medicare Parts A & B and more. ​Call (707) 882-2189 x 124 anytime to leave a message and request an appointment.

Additional resources

Health 4 All
Since May 1, 2022 all eligible persons over the age of 50 years old can receive full scope MediCal, regardless of immigration status. For more information see the flyers in English or Spanish.
Looking for Services in Mendocino County?
Check out https://211mendocino.org/
Medicare Launches Tool to Help You Find Healthcare Providers
Find and compare nursing homes, hospitals & other providers near you. To use the tool ​go here.
Benefits.gov
Learn about smart ways to conserve energy, lower your utility bills and more. Click here to learn more.
​What is California Healthy Families (SCHIP)?
Healthy Families is low cost insurance for California children and teens. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children who do not have insurance and do not qualify for free MediCal.  https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1596

About Covered California 

Covered California is the place where Californians can get brand-name health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It’s the only place to get federal premium assistance to help you buy private insurance from companies like the ones listed on the right. That means you may qualify for a discount on private insurance, or get health insurance through the state’s Medi-Cal program. Either way, you’ll get great health coverage.

All Californians can sign up during the annual open-enrollment period, which begins in the fall. Many others may be eligible to sign up at any time during the year due to a life-changing event such as getting married, having a child, moving or losing your healthcare coverage. 
​Medi-Cal enrollment is year-round, as well.

Renewing Your Plan

Covered California

​It is important to take a look at your health plan during renewal because the plan options and rates in your area change each year, and you may qualify for a different amount of financial help, especially if things like your income, family size and address have changed during the year.

Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal members must renew their coverage each year to keep their health care benefits. 

For most members, coverage is renewed automatically. Sometimes the county will send you a renewal form that you must review and return, along with any additional required information.  

Medi-Cal renewals can be completed online. Visit www.BenefitsCal.com to renew your Medi-Cal plan.

Get Your Tax Credits

Health insurance tax credits are financial help from the federal government that lower your monthly premium. That’s why they are referred to as premium tax credits. And Covered California has helped millions of residents receive these subsidies. 
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You can get this financial help as a reduction to your monthly premium. Or you can choose to receive it as one lump sum come tax time. The amount is based on your household income. So if you make more or less money than when you applied, your financial help could also change. To avoid any surprises come tax season, report these changes to Covered California.