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Who Can Apply
- A Child
- Incompetent Child
When a child is not competent to complete or sign required forms, the following persons may do so on the child's behalf:
- If the child has a conservator or executor, then the conservator or executor must complete and sign the necessary forms (including the DHCS 7068).
- If the child has no spouse, conservator, or executor:
- The county must evaluate and determine the child's need for protective services.
- The MC 4026 and DHCS 7068 may be completed and signed by a relative, a person who has knowledge of the child's circumstances, or a representative of a public agency or the county department.
Adults
A person under 21 years old who is an adult (by Medi-Cal definition) is NOT eligible for Minor Consent services. An adult may request Medi-Cal through the regular process.
An unmarried 16-year-old person living away from home, handling his/her own financial affairs, is an adult by Medi-Cal definition. The EW would deny the application for Minor Consent (providing the appropriate denial NOA) and process the application for Medi-Cal.
A married 17-year-old person living with his/her parents, whether or not claimed as a tax dependent, is a child by Medi-Cal definition. Process the Minor Consent application.
An 18 - 21 year old disabled individual living with his/her parents and not attending school is an adult by Medi-Cal definition. The parent(s) do not need to apply for him/her. The EW would deny the application for Minor Consent (providing the appropriate denial NOA) and process the application for Medi-Cal.
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