Medicaid in Palm Desert, Riverside County, California

Q: How to apply for Medicaid in Palm Desert?

Apply online at https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/getting-medicaid-chip/, call 1-800-318-2596, or visit the Riverside County office near Palm Desert.

📊 2026 Income Limits — Palm Desert, California

Household Size	Monthly Limit	Annual Limit
1 person	$1,632/mo	$19,578/yr
2 people	$2,215/mo	$26,572/yr
3 people	$2,798/mo	$33,566/yr
4 people ← typical	$3,482/mo	$41,782/yr
5 people	$4,065/mo	$48,778/yr
6 people	$4,648/mo	$55,774/yr
7 people	$5,231/mo	$62,770/yr
8 people	$5,814/mo	$69,766/yr

Source: HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines 2026. Effective January 2026.

📝 How to Apply — Palm Desert, California

Check Eligibility

Income at or below 138% FPL. Family of 4 in Palm Desert: $3,482/month in 2026.

Apply Online — Fastest

Visit www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/getting-medicaid-chip/ — available 24/7.

Apply by Phone — 1-800-318-2596

Call Mon–Fri business hours for Palm Desert residents.

Apply In-Person — Riverside County Office

Visit offices near Palm Desert. Walk-ins accepted.

📋 Documents Required — Palm Desert

Photo ID
Proof of income
Proof of state residency
Social Security number
Immigration docs if applicable

❓ FAQs — Medicaid in Palm Desert

Who qualifies for Medicaid in Palm Desert, California?

Residents of Palm Desert, Riverside County, California with income at or below 138% FPL. Family of 4: $3,482/month. Call 1-800-318-2596.

How to apply for Medicaid in Palm Desert?

Apply online at www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/getting-medicaid-chip/, call 1-800-318-2596, or visit Riverside County office.

Is there a Medicaid office in Palm Desert?

The nearest office is in Riverside County. Visit office locator for exact address and hours.

🔗 Other Benefits in Palm Desert, California

🍎 SNAP Benefits 🏠 Section 8 Housing 🍼 WIC Program ⚡ LIHEAP Energy Help 💵 TANF Cash Assistance 🧓 SSI Benefits ♿ SSDI Benefits 👶 CHIP Health Insurance

🚀 Apply for Medicaid

Apply Online — Official ↗ 📞 Call 1-800-318-2596 ← Back to Riverside County

🔔 California Alerts 2026

Free alerts when Medicaid changes in California.

📌 All Benefits in Palm Desert

🍎 SNAP Benefits 🏥 Medicaid 🏠 Section 8 Housing 🍼 WIC Program ⚡ LIHEAP Energy Help 💵 TANF Cash Assistance 🧓 SSI Benefits ♿ SSDI Benefits 👶 CHIP Health Insurance 🏦 Local Food Banks

🏥 Medicaid in Palm Desert, Riverside County, California — 2026