Medical
Access to medical services for families with children ages 0 - 5On this page you'll find:
CenCal Provider ListsNote that all SLO County children with Medi-Cal health insurance have CenCal Health as their managed care plan. Medi-Cal is available to all eligible children in SLO County, regardless of documentation and immigration status.
For a listing of all CenCal providers in San Luis Obispo County visit: https://www.cencalhealth.org/members/provider-directory-for-members/ The Noor ClinicThe SLO Noor Clinics provide free medical, dental and vision care to uninsured adults in San Luis Obispo County. The medical/vision and dental clinics are located in San Luis Obispo. Appointments are required. For hours and locations: https://slonoorfoundation.org/
California Children's Services (CCS)
CCS is a state program that pays the medical costs of certain chronic medical conditions for families with household incomes under $40,000 or with health expenses of at least 20% of adjusted gross income. Undocumented children are eligible for CCS. Medi-Cal children with covered conditions automatically qualify. CCS also provides transportation assistance to qualified medical appointments. The list of conditions covered is long, so call (805) 781-5527 to find out whether a specific condition is covered.
Referral: Providers, including CHC, will refer families to CCS following a CHDP Well-Child Check-Up or other visit. Parents can self-refer; the child will then need an exam with a medical report. An unexpected hospital visit with a large out-of-pocket expense may qualify a family, but the family must be referred to CCS by the next business day to qualify after service has already taken place. For more information and referral forms: SLO County CCS. |
Health NavigationProvided by SLO County Public Health, health care navigation is a service that helps SLO County residents get access to the health care they need.
Whether an individual does or doesn't have health insurance, or isn't sure what to do next, contact the Health Care Access and Navigation staff for a free, confidential evaluation at 805-781-4838. Learn more and find a Contact Form here. Concerned about a child's development?SLO County Help Me Grow (SLO HMG) provides support with developmental screenings, identifying resources, and child development information for the families you serve. Services are free for any child ages birth through 5 years old who is a SLO County resident. Call 805-440-1878 or visit
https://slohelpmegrow.org/ 
Need help?Contact an advocate or staff member at a Family Resource Center for support with non-medical needs such as food, clothing, shelter, parent education and navigating social services. A full listing of Family Resource Centers in San Luis Obispo County can be found here:
https://sloparents.org/slo-frc-directory/ | ||||
Free Health Care for Homeless Families
The CHC Homeless program is a federally-funded program that provides primary care, behavioral health, and some dental services at no cost to any homeless person who does not qualify for Medi-Cal, including those who are undocumented.
Providers and clients can contact the Navigation Center at 805-361-8400 to be directed to a clinic. Case management is not mandatory, though clients must try to sign up for Medi-Cal (this will not affect immigration status).
Homeless services have been reduced to a three-month period before clients must re-qualify, but if a client is still homeless they can continue to receive services once they are re-qualified.
Homeless residents can visit Community Health Centers Prado Healthcare for the Homeless Program at 40 Prado Rd. San Luis Obipso, CA 93401 or call 805-473-4712. This location is open Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm and has wrap-around services with co-located organizations to better serve homeless clients.
Providers and clients can contact the Navigation Center at 805-361-8400 to be directed to a clinic. Case management is not mandatory, though clients must try to sign up for Medi-Cal (this will not affect immigration status).
Homeless services have been reduced to a three-month period before clients must re-qualify, but if a client is still homeless they can continue to receive services once they are re-qualified.
Homeless residents can visit Community Health Centers Prado Healthcare for the Homeless Program at 40 Prado Rd. San Luis Obipso, CA 93401 or call 805-473-4712. This location is open Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm and has wrap-around services with co-located organizations to better serve homeless clients.
Reproductive Health Care for Parents
CAPSLO's Center for Health & Prevention has clinic locations in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande where adults can obtain free and low cost confidential reproductive health care, with Medi-Cal accepted. Providers speak Spanish and walk-ins are accepted.
Planned Parenthood provides confidential reproductive health care in San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria with no- and low-cost fees.
San Luis Obispo Public Health Department has reproductive health care services at the Paso Robles Public Health clinic, including family planning services, sexually-transmitted disease testing, and free contraceptives. Sliding scale fees are offered and no one is turned away for inability to pay. For appointments and contact information: www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Health-Agency/Public-Health/Clinic-Locations.aspx.
Planned Parenthood provides confidential reproductive health care in San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria with no- and low-cost fees.
San Luis Obispo Public Health Department has reproductive health care services at the Paso Robles Public Health clinic, including family planning services, sexually-transmitted disease testing, and free contraceptives. Sliding scale fees are offered and no one is turned away for inability to pay. For appointments and contact information: www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Health-Agency/Public-Health/Clinic-Locations.aspx.
Free Well-Child Check-ups and Temporary Medi-Cal
Children who are not enrolled in any insurance can enroll in temporary “Gateway Medi-Cal” to receive a free well-child check-up. This service is provided through CHDP, the Child Health and Disability Prevention program, which oversees well-child check-ups for Medi-Cal eligible children. To access this benefit, parents can call a CHDP Provider and request a “Gateway” appointment. The Gateway appointment covers any preventative services including Dental. See the list of CHDP Providers above.
Children are enrolled at the clinic office in Gateway Medi-Cal, a temporary Medi-Cal insurance lasting until the end of the month following the application. Only two CHDP Gateway enrollments are permitted within a 12-month period. In order to continue receiving services after the Gateway period, parents need to enroll in Full-Scope Medi-Cal. Learn more about enrolling in Full-Scope Medi-Cal here.
If a child does not qualify for Medi-Cal due to income, they will be turned down for Medi-Cal but will still receive the well-child check-up at no cost (up to 19 years of age). If follow-up appointments are needed and are completed while still on Gateway Medi-Cal, they will also not be charged to the family even if the child is then denied Medi-Cal. Note that there is no sharing of information about immigration status. For more information: San Luis Obispo County Health CHDP.
Reduced-cost surgery for the uninsured
CSF Medical Non Profit Foundation provides reduced-cost surgical services for medically uninsured individuals regardless of race, color or citizenship. They provide individualized support from Patient Health Advocates to guide patients through the process with CSF, ensuring the best care is received.
Through CSF the cost of most surgical procedures is reduced by up to 80%. When the patient is referred, CSF looks for the specialist they need and makes the appointment at an initial cost. They then negotiate a fixed rate for all surgical costs. Patients receive surgery at hospitals in the Bakersfield area; hotel discounts may be available. Referrals from the Central Coast are accepted. Visit https://csffoundation.org/ to learn more or call 661-404-4748.
Through CSF the cost of most surgical procedures is reduced by up to 80%. When the patient is referred, CSF looks for the specialist they need and makes the appointment at an initial cost. They then negotiate a fixed rate for all surgical costs. Patients receive surgery at hospitals in the Bakersfield area; hotel discounts may be available. Referrals from the Central Coast are accepted. Visit https://csffoundation.org/ to learn more or call 661-404-4748.