State of California
Health and Human Services Agency
Department of Health Care Services
Request for Medi-Cal Expenses Subject to Estate Recovery
Medi-Cal members and their authorized representatives have the right to request a record of Medi-
Cal expenses subject to an Estate Recovery claim. Please note payment information may change
due to adjustment in rates, pending claims from providers, or additional services rendered. The
Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) would only have a claim for certain services provided
on or after a recipient’s 55
th
birthday, unless an individual is/was permanently institutionalized.
The requestor must pay a $5 fee to cover the costs associated with this request. Please make
checks payable to the Department of Health Care Services.
To verify your identity, DHCS requires you to send a copy of your photo identification card, such as a
California Driver’s License or Department of Motor Vehicles Identification Card. To verify an address
different than the one indicated on your identification, provide a utility bill or other proof of address. If
you do not have access to a California Driver’s License, Department of Motor Vehicles Identification
Card, or other acceptable document, your signature must be notarized by a licensed notary public. If
you are requesting information on behalf of a Medi-Cal member, DHCS requires written proof that you
are legally authorized to act on behalf of the Medi-Cal member.
Mail this completed form, check, and supporting documentation to:
Department of Health Care Services
Estate Recovery Section, DHCS 4017
P.O. Box 997425, MS 4720
Sacramento, CA 95899-7425
DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FORM IF:
• The Medi-Cal member has a personal injury case and Medi-Cal has paid for related
services. Please call (916) 445-9891.
• You are requesting access to records on behalf of a deceased Medi-Cal member (you may have
received an Estate Recovery Questionnaire in the mail). Please call(916) 650-0590.
• The Medi-Cal member is involved in a worker’s compensation case in which Medi-Cal has
paid for services. Please call (916) 445-9891.
• This information has already been requested within the current calendar year.
FORM INSTRUCTIONS:
• Are you requesting your own payment information? If yes, complete Sections 1, 3, and 4, and
attach proof of your identity and address verification.
• Are you legally authorized to act on behalf of the Medi-Cal member? If yes, complete Sections 1,
2, 3, and 4, and attach proof of your identity and legalauthorization.
• If you do not have legal authority to act on behalf of the Medi-Cal member, please have the Medi-
Cal member complete Section 1, 3, and 4, attach proof of his or her identity, and direct the
payment records be sent to you in Section 4.
Warning: any attempt to falsely gain access to protected health information is subject to legal penalties
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