Many people with Medi-Cal belong to Medi-Cal HMOs. Like other HMOs, Medi-Cal HMOs have contracts with doctors, pharmacies, clinics, labs and hospitals. You use these providers when you need health care services.

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You will have one doctor or clinic that you go to first for all your health care needs. If you don't choose a doctor or clinic when you join the HMO, the HMO will choose one for you. But you can change your doctor or clinic if you want. Medi-Cal HMOs provide many services to help members stay healthy. They also provide interpreter services for all members with limited English.

Health Care Options
Join or leave a Medi-Cal HMO
(800) 430-4263

Medi-Cal Fair Hearing
File an appeal if your HMO denies you the services you need
(800) 952-5253

Medi-Cal Managed Care Ombudsman
Help if you have a problem you can't solve with your HMO
(888) 452-8609

Medi-Cal Mental Health Care Ombudsman
Help with Medi-Cal mental health care services
(800) 896-4042