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Can my adult child stay on my insurance and still receive Medi-Cal?


Published: May. 16, 2025Updated: Jun. 6, 2025

If your child has turned 18 and you're submitting an application for Medi-Cal on their behalf, you're likely to see a question asking whether the applicant already has insurance. If your adult child is still on your insurance (or their other parent's insurance), they can still apply for Medi-Cal as secondary coverage.

For more information, see our full article How to Use Medi-Cal as Secondary Insurance.

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