Resources
Resources to Help People Cover Healthcare Costs
California has a wealth of resources to help people cover medical costs. We have organized the resources that were listed on the Patient Advocate Foundation Website into the following categories:MediCal — 800-434-0222, 877-597-4777
Major Risk Medical Insurance Program — 800-289-6574, 916-324-4695 www.mrmib.ca.gov
Health insurance options for high-risk individuals.
San Francisco Health Plan — A local, not-for-profit and licensed health plan providing low to no-cost health
coverage for lower-income residents of San Francisco. 877-311-7347.
Children's Health Insurance Program — The Healthy Families Program provides health insurance to children. 888-747-1222 , 916-653-2223
California Kids Healthcare Foundation — Provides preventive and primary healthcare benefits for children whose families do not qualify for government medical assistance but cannot afford private health insurance. 800-374-4543,
818-461-1406.
LA County DHS California Children Services — Provides funding for diagnostic and treatment for children and young adults from birth to age 21 who have disabling illness or injuries, are California residents, and whose families are unable to provide for such services. 323-869-8100
