You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to get Medi-Cal. Many immigrants are eligible for “full-scope” Medi-Cal, which is all the services Medi-Cal usually covers. Some immigrants are not eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal, but could get limited Medi-Cal, such as emergency medical, pregnancy, and some nursing facility services. If you get regional center services but not Medi-Cal, the regional center must pay for services and equipment you need in your IPP, but which you cannot get from Medi-Cal.