Medi-Cal Eligibility Technician

Wellpath•Hanford, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medi-Cal Eligibility Technician identifies and screens incarcerated individuals for Medi-Cal eligibility while working alongside discharge planners. The role supports new applications, renewals, and reactivations, verifies required documentation, and collaborates with DSS to ensure coverage is active upon release. The position coordinates aid code activation in the JI reentry portal and enters CIN numbers into CorEMR to support billing and continuity of coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience in a correctional facility or healthcare environment preferred.
Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract.
Strong attention to detail, organization, data entry, and communication skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Medi-Cal eligibility, public benefits enrollment, or healthcare coverage programs.
Skilled in reviewing applications, verifying eligibility documentation, resolving coverage barriers, and coordinating with county social services and internal care teams.
Familiarity with CalAIM, justice-involved reentry services, Medi-Cal aid codes, CIN numbers, eligibility portals, and electronic medical record systems is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and screen incarcerated individuals for Medi-Cal eligibility.
Support the submission of new applications, renewals, and reactivations for individuals in custody.
Verify required documentation and collaborate with DSS to process pre-release applications to ensure coverage upon release.
Work alongside discharge planners to ensure the job aid code has been activated in the JI reentry portal.
Enter CIN numbers into CorEMR for billing purposes.