Question 1

What is Medi-Cal fee-for-service (FFS)?

Accepted Answer

Medi-Cal fee-for-service (FFS) is a type of Medi-Cal coverage where the state pays healthcare providers directly for each covered service. Unlike managed care plans, FFS beneficiaries can see any Medi-Cal-enrolled provider in California without a referral.

Question 2

How do I find a Medi-Cal fee-for-service doctor near me?

Accepted Answer

Use the Medi-Cal FFS Care Finder at medicalffs.com to search over 360,000 enrolled providers by location, county, provider type, or specialty. Enter your address to find the nearest FFS doctors, clinics, and pharmacies.

Question 3

Can I use any doctor with Medi-Cal fee-for-service?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With Medi-Cal fee-for-service coverage you can visit any provider who is enrolled in Medi-Cal FFS across California without needing a referral. Use this tool to search enrolled providers by county or by proximity to your address.

Question 4

What counties does Medi-Cal FFS cover?

Accepted Answer

Medi-Cal fee-for-service covers all 58 California counties, including Los Angeles, Alameda, San Diego, Orange County, Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Kern. This tool lets you search providers in any county.

Question 5

Can I find a dermatologist with Medi-Cal fee-for-service?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use the Medi-Cal FFS Care Finder at medicalffs.com and search for 'dermatology' in the specialty filter, or type 'dermatologist' in the search box. The tool lists all dermatologists enrolled in Medi-Cal fee-for-service across California counties including Los Angeles, Alameda, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento.

Question 6

What specialists can I find with Medi-Cal fee-for-service?

Accepted Answer

Medi-Cal fee-for-service covers a wide range of specialists including dermatologists, cardiologists, psychiatrists, OB/GYNs, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, ophthalmologists, oncologists, and more. Use this tool to search any specialty by county or near your address.

Question 7

Is this Medi-Cal provider finder official?

Accepted Answer

This tool is a free community resource that uses data from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Medi-Cal provider enrollment files. Provider information is updated regularly from official state data.