Generic Community Resources

Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program. Medi-Cal is a public health insurance program which provides funding for needed health care services for low-income persons. To apply, go to your local DPSS office or contact Toll Free (877) 597-4777; Customer Service (866) 613-3777; https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/health.html

Medi-Cal through Institutional Deeming Program enables children ages 3 to 18 to receive full-scope MediCal who would normally not be eligible because their family income is higher than income criteria. Under the Institutional Deeming program, only the child’s income and resources are considered when determining eligibility. If the child has income or resources of his/her own, such as a trust fund, he/she may not qualify or may qualify but be assessed a share of cost. For more information or to apply, please contact your Service Coordinator.

Behavior Health Treatment (BHT) includes Applied Behavioral Analysis, behavioral intervention, parent training, and adaptive skills training. Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans fund BHT for Medi-Cal beneficiaries up to age 21 years who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). To access BHT through Medi-Cal, call your Managed Care Plan. Private Health Insurance may also cover BHT.

California Children’s Services (CCS) is a state program for children with certain diseases or health problems. Through this program, children up to 21 years old can get the health care and services they need. CCS will connect you with doctors and trained health care professionals who know how to care for your child with special health care needs. To apply call (800) 288-4584 or fax (800) 9241154; http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs

This program will help pay for services to help the eligible person remain safely in his or her own home. The eligible adult must be over 65 years of age, disabled, or blind. Disabled children are also potentially eligible for IHSS. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities. To apply, call Toll Free: (888) 944-IHSS, (888) 944-4477 or (213) 744-4477.

Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit provides comprehensive and preventive health care services for children under age 21 who have full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility. EPSDT services include all services covered by Medi-Cal and may include additionally medically necessary services. To apply, please contact your primary physician.