CA

I applied for Medi-Cal through Covered California in 2022 and was approved. I was not asked if I had private insurance and I did not know that I had to report that I was a dependent on my parents insurance (I was independent for tax purposes).

I only used my Medi-Cal once to get an IUD at Planned Parenthood and I think I told them I have private insurance as well. I am so scared and I want to be a teacher so i can't have a record. I looked it up and apparently it's a misdemeanor but has to be intentional. If I report it ASAP and say I didn't know then will I not be charged? I'm young (24) and not mentally stable as I am getting therapy for hearing voices in my head and PTSD so hopefully that will get me leniency.