COUNTY MEDICALLY INDIGENT SERVICES PROGRAM (CMISP)

The Sacramento CMISP is a program of “last resort” designed to meet the healthcare needs of residents of our County who are not otherwise eligible for healthcare programs such as Medi-Cal, Medicare, or private health insurance.

All recipients of General Assistance (GA) are automatically eligible for CMISP Clinic Services. Other persons who need to apply for CMISP may do so at the time they request medical services at the Sacramento County Health Center Clinics:

PRIMARY CARE CENTER 
4600 Broadway, Suites #1100/1200
(916) 874-9670
Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 9:00 pm

DEL PASO HEALTH CENTER
3950 Research Drive
(916) 648-0970
Tuesday & Thursday Only
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

SOUTH CITY HEALTH CENTER
7171 Bowling Drive, Suite #300
(916) 875-0802
Monday / Wednesday / Friday Only
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Applicants must meet the eligibility standards determined by the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA). Some patients will be charged a monthly share-of-cost.

To apply for CMISP coverage, you:

• Must have a current medical need
• Must be referred for eligibility determination by
  • A medical or dental clinic run by the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services or
  • An emergency room that contracts for outpatient services under the CMISP program or
  • A hospital that contracts for inpatient services under the CMISP program

CMISP eligibility:

• Is determined by the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA).
• May be approved up to twelve (12) months at a time; clients may reapply should the medical condition persist.
• Eligibility may be discontinued at any time if eligibility requirements are not met • May determine applicants to have a monthly share-of cost.