Hospital Presumptive Eligibility (HPE) was established by the patient protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Under the HPE program hospitals can assist you if you are getting services from or being admitted to the hospital. You can apply for temporary fee-for-service Medi-Cal benefits.
Depending on your answers during the application process, you may be presumed eligible for Medi-Cal.
DHS hospitals and eligible clinics have the option as qualified entities to make presumptive eligibility determinations.