Medi-Cal Free Transportation for Your Child's Appointments

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If your child's covered by a Medi-Cal health plan, you may be able to arrange free transportation to and from their health care appointments. To qualify for a free ride, you must have no other way to get to the appointment.

This benefit applies to:

  • Medical appointments
  • Dental appointments
  • Mental health appointments
  • Substance use disorder appointments
  • Trips to pick up prescriptions or medical supplies

Transportation by wheelchair van, litter van or ambulance is also covered, if needed.

To arrange a ride, start by contacting your child's Medi-Cal plan provider (phone numbers are listed below) at least seven days before the appointment. Be sure to have your child's Medi-Cal insurance card number on hand when you call.

Alameda Alliance for Health: 866-791-4158

Anthem Medi-Cal: 877-931-4755

California Health & Wellness: 877-658-0305

CalViva Health: 855-253-6864

Central California Alliance for Health: 800-700-3874

Contra Costa Health Plan: 855-222-1218

Health Net Medi-Cal: 855-253-6863 

Health Plan of San Joaquin: 209-942-6320

Health Plan of San Mateo: 844-856-4389

Molina Healthcare: 888-994-4833

Partnership HealthPlan of California: 888-828-1254

San Francisco Health Plan: 415-547-7818

If you have questions related to your child's plan, please call the Medi-Cal service center at 800-541-5555.

For more information and a list of transportation providers, visit the Department of Health Care Services website.

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your child's doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your child's provider.