Healthcare is available for individuals and families through programs including Medi-Cal, Medicare Premium Payment assistance, and the County Medical Services Program (CMSP).

Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid health care program. This is a public health insurance program that pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources.

Medicare Savings Plan (MSP) formerly called Medicare Premium Payment Program

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 or older, and some younger people with disabilities. To apply for Medicare, you need to go through the federal government - you can apply online at Medicare.gov. If you have Medicare coverage, Medi-Cal may be able to pay your Medicare Part B premiums through a Medicare Savings Plan. You may also be eligible to receive Medicare and Medi-Cal coverage at the same time, which can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs. People are encouraged to apply for full scope Medi-Cal also.

County Medical Services Program (CMSP)

County Medical Services Program (CMSP) is Nevada County's public health insurance program which provides health care services for adults not eligible for Medi-Cal. Adults must meet income and asset tests to access the program. CMSP is funded by the County in cooperation with other smaller, rural counties.

Medi-Cal Dental

Keeping your teeth healthy is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Many dental services are covered under Medi-Cal, such as cleanings, fillings, root canals, tooth removal and dentures. Visit www.smilecalifornia.org for more information on covered services, and to find a dentist who accepts Medi-Cal.

How To Apply

You can apply online at BenefitsCal.com. You can also visit any Nevada County Department of Social Services office to apply in person, or call 530-265-1340 or email dss@nevadacountyca.gov to request a paper application in the mail.

Medi-Cal Phone Support: 800-541-5555

The Telephone Service Center (TSC) is available 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays.

People who have straight Medi-Cal can call this number to get a list of providers in their area that take Medi-Cal. Once they are with Partnership HealthPlan of California for managed care, they will need to contact PHC directly for a list of providers.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1589/Healthcare
• Apply Online for Medi-Cal at BenefitsCal (State Program) - https://benefitscal.com/
• Apply Online for Medicare (Federal Program) - https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare
• Dental Care Through Medi-Cal - https://smilecalifornia.org/
• Medi-Cal Resources - https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/
• Medi-Cal Benefits - https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/Medi-Cal_EHB_Benefits.aspx

This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.