Health Insurance
Health Insurance Resources & Low-Cost Services in San Bernardino/ Riverside
Affordable Care Act
- Covered California
California’s Marketplace for Affordable Care Act- Affordable Care Act
English: https://www.healthcare.gov Spanish: https://www.CuidadoDeSalud.gov
- Affordable Care Act
Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal
California’s Medicaid health care program. This program pays for a variety of medical
services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Medi-Cal is supported
by federal and state taxes. You can apply for Medi-Cal benefits regardless of sex,
race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability,
or veteran status.
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- Eligibility: birth to 21 years of age, pregnancy, blind, disabled, or have an illness
that your doctor expects will keep you from employment for more than one year, over
65 years of age, on CalWORKs (AFDC), low-income working families and Supplemental
Security Income (SSI), California residence.
1-877-597-4777 - (Call for nearest district office)
909-388-0245 - Documentation: proof income, I.D., and California residency, immigration status and social security number (SSN) or proof of application, checking and savings account statements, car registration, proof of pregnancy.
- Benefits: full medical: medical office visits, hospitalizations, dental and vision care, prescription medications, mental health, substance abuse services, and needed medical tests. Restricted Medi-Cal: pregnancy-related and emergency services.
- Other Services: CalWORKs, Food Stamps, Foster Care, general assistance, and Welfare/Cash
Aid
909-388-0245
- Eligibility: birth to 21 years of age, pregnancy, blind, disabled, or have an illness
that your doctor expects will keep you from employment for more than one year, over
65 years of age, on CalWORKs (AFDC), low-income working families and Supplemental
Security Income (SSI), California residence.
- Affordable Health Care Plans:
- IEHP, Premiums: $4-15 per child, maximum $45.00/ family. Co-payments of $5 are paid for
some services, annual cap of $250 health co-payments. 303 E. Vanderbilt, Suite 400,
San Bernardino, CA
909-825-8373
- IEHP, Premiums: $4-15 per child, maximum $45.00/ family. Co-payments of $5 are paid for
some services, annual cap of $250 health co-payments. 303 E. Vanderbilt, Suite 400,
San Bernardino, CA
- Dental:
- Access Dental
888-849-8440 - Delta Dental
1-877-580-1042 - Loma Linda Dental School
909-558-4551
- Access Dental
- Medi-Cal Access Program (MCAP)
800-433-2611- Eligibility: Uninsured pregnant women (under 31 weeks pregnant) and their newborns up to age 2 and not eligible for no-cost Medi-Cal, uninsured, and have incomes within AIM guidelines. Women with separate maternity deductibles or co-payments over $500 may also qualify.
- Documentation: California resident for at least 6 months.
- Benefits: Prenatal and infant medical care.
- Health Insurance Payment Plan (HIPP)
866-298-8443
Recipients must have:- High cost medical condition (e.g., pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and organ transplant);
Medi-Cal may pay the private health insurance premiums for eligible high costs individuals who are losing employment and have a high cost medical condition. - Have a Medi-Cal share of cost no greater than $200;
- Have either a current private health coverage policy or access to health coverage through an employer (includes COBRA and Cal-COBRA, but excludes policies issued through the California Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (MRMIB);
- Not be enrolled in a Medi-Cal managed care plan;
- and not be enrolled in a County Organized Health Plan (but see Other Premium Payment Programs). HIPP Forms Available
- High cost medical condition (e.g., pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and organ transplant);
- The Comprehensive AIDS Resource Emergency (CARE/HIPP) For persons unable to work because of disability due to HIV/AIDs and are losing their
private health insurance.
800-367-2437 - Other Coverage Unit
The Other Coverage Unit (OCU) is responsible for assuring the identification of all health insurance belonging to Medi-Cal beneficiaries as well as maintaining the automated Health Insurance System. The OCU identifies health insurance resources through the referral of documents from the county welfare offices, Social Security Administration, and Family Support district offices. This information is also obtained by conducting information exchanges with various health insurance companies. When the health insurance information is received, it is used to ensure that Medi-Cal is the payer of last resort. Any questions about immediate needs concerning health insurance changes should be directed to the: Special Assignment and Support Group at 1-800-952-5294. - Health Net
(Medi-Cal, Health Families, AIM)
1-800-430-4263 or 1-800-327-0502 - Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program
The California Department of Health Services implemented the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP) on January 1, 2002. Under this new program, low-income California residents who have breast and/or cervical cancer can enroll at a doctor’s office to get no-cost cancer treatment coverage as soon as possible after they have been diagnosed. For more information about the BCCTP and how to enroll, please call (Toll-Free) 1-800-824-0088.
Organizations and providers serving low-income persons may order BCCTP tri-fold brochures and bookmarks for distribution to people who may be in need of breast and/or cancer treatment services. Organizations and providers may call 1-800-824-0088 for information on how to order the brochures and bookmarks. - Prescription Medications
- California RxCard
Free Statewide Prescription Assistance Program
- California RxCard
- Other Community Based Health Services
- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
909-580-1000 - Child Health & Disability Prevention (CHDP)
909-387-6499 - Inland Empire Community Clinic:
909-877-0510 - Redlands Community Family Clinic:
909-792-0298 - Planned Parenthood:
909-890-5511 - San Bernardino County Health Department(SBCHD)
909-387-6280- SBCHD Reproductive Health
909-798-8522 or 383-3080 - SBCHD Maternal Health
909-383-3033 - SBCHD STD/HIV Clinic
909-383-3080 - SBCHD Immunizations
909-387-6521
- SBCHD Reproductive Health
- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
- Loma Linda University, Low-cost SAC Clinics
- SAC-Norton
1455 East Third Street (location)
1454 East Second Street (mailing address)
San Bernardino, California 92408 - Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon
909-382-7100
SAC-Frazee 488 South K Street San Bernardino, California 92410
909-383-8092 - SAC-Arrowhead
1293 North 'D' Street San Bernardino, California 92405
Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon
909-381-1663
- SAC-Norton