County Medically Indigent Services Program (CMISP) is a health care program for adults with very low income who cannot get other health coverage. It is the last option for people who are not eligible for other health care programs. Services include medically necessary primary care, pharmacy, specialty, emergency, hospital, and ancillary services. Some services require authorization.
Eligibility for the program is determined by the Department of Human Assistance (also known as the County Eligibility Office) and primary care and pharmacy services are provided at the Sacramento County Health Center.
Eligibility
- 19 - 64 years of age
- Very low income (138% of the Federal Poverty Level)
- Does not have other health insurance coverage
- Sacramento County resident
- U.S. citizenship or meets federal immigration status requirements
- Has a medical need as determined by a local hospital or County healthcare provider
How to Apply
- Potentially eligible individuals may request evaluation for CMISP by contacting the Sacramento County Health Center.
- Applications are reviewed for Medi-Cal eligibility first.
- CMISP is a last resort program. If you qualify, you may have a share of cost.
For more information regarding health care eligibility requirements, please refer to the Department of Human Assistance (DHA)
website.
The County Health Center does not handle medical emergencies. Call 911 if you have a medical emergency.
Contact Information
Sacramento County Health Center4600 Broadway, Suite 1100
Sacramento, CA 95820
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Telephone: (916) 874-9670
