Health Insurance Information & Enrollment Support

PCC does not offer student health insurance. The student health fee provides currently enrolled and attending students with first-aid and acute clinical care on campus. Students who are currently uninsured or underinsured are strongly encouraged to sign up for health insurance.

To assist you with signing up for coverage—including Covered California (California's healthcare exchange) and Medi-Cal (state-assisted healthcare)—we recommend connecting with our community partners through the following primary enrollment pathways:

Primary Insurance Enrollment Pathways

1. AltaMed

AltaMed assists students with health insurance enrollment and accessing ongoing medical care.

Step 1 (Access Website): Visit the Altamed Website
Step 2 (Call): Contact AltaMed at 877-462-2582.
Step 3 (Next Steps): An AltaMed representative will walk you through your options and guide you step-by-step through the application process.

2. Chinatown Service Center
Chinatown Service Center is our second primary pathway to assist students with signing up for insurance and accessing care.
Step 1 (Access Website): Visit the China Town Service Center Website
Step 2 (Call): Contact Chinatown Service Center at 1-213-808-1792
Step 3 (Next Steps): Their agency staff will walk you through the entire enrollment process and assist you with next steps to access care.

3. Young & Healthy Pasadena: Helps Pasadena-area residents enroll in Covered California or Medi-Cal plans. Phone: 626-795-5166

4. Tri-State Community Healthcare: Offers health insurance enrollment assistance and primary care services. Phone: 844-444-1424

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE: Upcoming Changes to Medi-Cal Eligibility Requirements

Federal and state laws governing Medi-Cal have (2026) and continue to change (2027-2028). Additional requirements will go into effect in order to qualify for and maintain Medi-Cal coverage, including:

  • Proof of work, job training, or half-time school enrollment (80 hours/month)
  • Twice-yearly (6-month) eligibility checks and reporting updates
  • Updated income verification and asset documentation rules
  • Co-payments
  • Immigration Status Requirements
     

These changes are critical to take note of in order to qualify for and maintain your health insurance coverage. If you currently receive Medi-Cal or plan to apply, please connect with one of our enrollment partners listed above to ensure your information is up to date and your coverage remains active.

Changes to Health Care and Insurance: https://lacare.org/members/HR1-eligibility-benefits-changes#medi-cal-changes

Medi-Cal Changes: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/medi-cal/updates/medi-cal-changes/

FAQ: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal-resources/medi-cal-eligibility-division/medi-cal-eligibility-and-covered-california-frequently-asked-questions/