Medi-Cal (California Medicaid Fee-for-Service)
MedicaidAlso covers: DHCS, California Medicaid, Medi-Cal FFS
Payer ID
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
California Medicaid FFS payer IDs are clearinghouse-specific (e.g. CAMCD/CAMCF/CAMCK). No single universal ID — verify with your clearinghouse. (California)
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
6 months (~180 days) from DOS for the initial claim; late resubmissions with justification up to 12 months
Appeal Window
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Clearinghouse
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Provider Services
800-541-5555
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Provider Portal
https://mcweb.apps.prd.cammis.medi-cal.ca.gov/
California fee-for-service Medicaid administered by DHCS via CA-MMIS. Most members are in managed-care plans (IEHP, L.A. Care, etc.) with their own payer IDs.
Values vary by plan, region, and contract and can change. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse before filing.
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