Medi-Cal covers uninsured pregnant women and pregnant women with insurance that does not cover maternity care. This encourages families to get early prenatal care which is so important in keeping both mothers and babies as healthy as possible.

Pregnant women could be eligible to receive full-scope, no-cost Medi-Cal, Pregnancy-only Medi-Cal, or Share of Cost (SoC) Medi-Cal.

All pregnant women are eligible to apply for Medi-Cal. Your income or immigration status will determine whether you receive no cost or SoC Medi-Cal and whether you receive full Medi-Cal benefits or pregnancy related benefits.

If you have no-cost or Pregnancy-only Medi-Cal, your baby also will receive Medi-Cal up to the first birthday. Before your baby turns one, you will need to send in an Annual Redetermination form to see if the baby is still eligible for Medi-Cal.

If you get full-scope, no-cost Medi-Cal or SoC Medi-Cal, you have access to comprehensive health care services.

With Pregnancy-only Medi-Cal, you are covered for services related to your pregnancy and those considered to be necessary for the health of the mom and her baby.

Pregnancy related services also include your delivery and postpartum care for up to 60 days after the birth of your baby. Some dental care services are also covered.

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