- Medi-Cal Minor Consent Services (medi ca minor)
Minors indicate which services they are requesting when applying for Medi-Cal Minor Consent Services Medi-Cal providers must identify the range of services for which a minor is eligible under Medi-Cal Minor Consent Services
- California § 6906: When Minors Can Consent to Care
California § 6906 allows certain minors to consent to their own medical care Learn who qualifies and what services they can access independently
- California Family Code 6900-6930: Medical Treatment for Minors
Minors can consent to their own medical, dental, or vision care at age 15 if they live independently and manage their own finances At age 12, minors can seek mental health services, substance use treatment, and care related to sexual health, rape, or assault
- Know Your Medical Rights as a Minor | Decoded CA
While a parent or guardian can often be helpful when receiving medical care, there can be situations when you feel it best to seek medical care on your own — whether it’s for safety, comfort, or any other reason, it’s important to know what care you can and can’t receive as a minor in California
- California’s Special Rules for Minors and Consent for Treatment
While a parent or legally authorized representative must consent to most medical care for minors, California has special exceptions where minors may authorize their own treatment and consent for themselves, as is described in these situations:
- Consent – California Tools and Resources #TeenHealthLaw
The tools and publications on NCYL’s hub for consent and confidentiality laws, TeenHealthLaw org, summarize the rights of minors and third parties to consent to a minor’s health care in California
- Consent - California School-Based Health Alliance
Minor consent laws allow young people aged 12 and over to consent to certain services without parent or guardian involvement Minors may consent to certain services related to sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and drug and alcohol treatment
- Teen Services
The Minor Consent program provides eligible minors temporary confidential Medi-Cal benefits without parental consent for services outlined below
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