No Health Insurance?

For residents not able to receive health insurance coverage: 

• Community Health Centers of the Central Coast provides sliding-scale medical and dental care.
• Adults can receive free medical, dental and vision care at the Noor Clinics.
• Tolosa Children's Dental Center also provides sliding-scale dental care for children.
• CHDP provides free well-child checkups.
• SLO County Behavioral Health has a sliding scale, and there are several no and low-cost counseling options.
• Hospitals also have charity care policies (ask for financial aid) and the Hospital Presumptive Eligibility program may be of assistance. Dollar For may be able to help you reduce hospital bills you owe.
  
• ​Emergency care for adults who do not qualify for Medi-Cal may be available through the SLO County Public Health Medically Indigent Services Program: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/health-agency/public-health/all-public-health-services/health-care-access/medically-indigent-services-program-(misp)​.
• Visit this page for additional free medical care resources.

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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 for the reduced cost surgery. However, only Kern County residents are eligible for assistance covering the patient portion of the payment through the Foundation.  Visit https://csffoundation.org/ to learn more or call 661-404-4748.

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/​