Yahoo Answers is shutting down on 4 May 2021 (Eastern Time) and the Yahoo Answers website is now in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.

Why won't they take my Medi-Cal?

I am a young adult going to college, living by myself and was just diagnosed with several mental health problems. I found some counselors that give the type of counseling I was recommended and they accept medi-cal, but they said they couldn't take MY medi-cal... I have no clue how this works. Why might they not take my medi-cal? And how could a super broke college kid like me afford the help I need or the insurance to cover it? Am I just screwed?... Thanks for the help.

Update:

I also currently live out of state. My university is in Oregon. I know I have to be in state for anyone to accept my in state insurance and I have to be in the same state as the counselor too. Well, I'm not far from California, only a half hour cruise to the nearest town in California and I have no problem driving down once a week for a video session.

Yeah, yeah, I know. It's complicated....

4 Answers

Relevance
  • 2 weeks ago

    Many providers won't take welfare coverage because it pays very little, and can take almost a year to receive that very little.   

  • 1 month ago

    Find someone who will take YOUR medi-cal.

  • Kini
    Lv 7
    1 month ago

    You have to find a facility that accepts Medi-Cal. That is usually a county clinic, not a private doctor, and often therapy is in a group. Very few doctors take Medi-Cal.

  • 1 month ago

    As a college student in the state of California, almost all California schools provide on-campus mental health treatment.  You should find out what resources are available to you.

    Are you sure that "these" counselors accept medi-cal?  Most counselors do not accept any medicaid/insurance; you need to pay out of pocket. 

    If your school does not provide the treatment that you need, look at the provider list for your specific medi-cal administrator to find counselors in your area that are accepting new patients.

    = be mindful, there might not be any.

Still have questions? Get answers by asking now.