Transitioning out of foster care? You don’t have to do it alone.
Get support
Life after foster care can be really hard, but free support can make it a little easier. Call your Medi-Cal health insurance plan to see if you qualify for Enhanced Care Management. It’s made to fit your needs.
3 things to know about Enhanced Care Management
1 - Get free support for health and life
If you qualify, you’ll get a personal care manager to help you schedule appointments (like for regular checkups, eye exams, or mental health counseling), find safe housing, get job training, and more. You’ve got a lot going on—this takes one thing off your plate.
2 - Free help will come to you
Your care manager can meet you wherever is best for you, like a doctor’s office, coffee shop, or wherever you’re living.
3 - Things don’t change overnight. Help is there for you along the way.
If you qualify, you can get free support for 12 months or more (if you’re under 26). Your care manager works with you that whole time to keep your health on track after foster care. The best way to start is to call your Medi-Cal health insurance plan.
What’s next? Call to see if you qualify or get more information.
If you have your Medi-Cal health insurance card handy, use that number and ask about Enhanced Care Management. You can also use the dropdown below to find more information from your plan.
Frequently asked questions
How can I see if I qualify for Enhanced Care Management?
All it takes is a phone call! Call the number on the back of your Medi-Cal health insurance card and ask about Enhanced Care Management (ECM). Your plan will ask some questions, like your age and other health needs, to see if you qualify. If you do, you’ll get connected to your care manager.
What should I have ready when I call?
Keep these things ready:
Your Medi-Cal health insurance card (easy—that’s where you’ll find the number to call)
A list of doctors or providers you see (like your main doctor, eye doctor, and others)
A list of challenges that make taking care of your health harder (like concerns with transportation or where you’re living)
What does Enhanced Care Management help with?
Enhanced Care Management fits your unique health and life needs, whatever they are! A personal care manager can help you schedule appointments, find new doctors, connect to other resources, and get job training or safe housing. All at no cost to you.
Does Enhanced Care Management cost extra?
No! Enhanced Care Management is a completely free benefit for people who qualify through their Medi-Cal health insurance plan.
How long does the process take?
It usually takes about 10-14 business days for your Medi-Cal health insurance plan to see if you qualify and to get connected to your care manager.