Countywide Services Agency
Department of Human Assistance
Services
County Medically Indigent Services Program Fact Sheet
Last updated: November 29, 2005
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1. Purpose |
The purpose of the County Medically Indigent Services Program (CMISP) is to provide medically necessary care to all eligible indigents who are residents of Sacramento County. Effective October 7, 2003 the Primary Care Center will move to 4600 Broadway, Sacramento. CA. The telephone numbers remain the same. | ||||||||||
2. Clinic Services |
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 following clinics:
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3. Dental Services |
GA recipients are automatically eligible for CMISP dental services. Other applicants apply for CMISP dental services at the time they request dental services at the following clinic:
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4. Emergencies |
Ask the hospital receptionist if the services you are seeking may be provided through a contract between the hospital and the Sacramento County Medically Indigent Services Program (CMISP). If you are seen in an emergency room that contracts for out-patient services under the CMIS Program, you have the right to request an eligibility determination. The hospital will give you a referral form instructing you how to apply for CMISP. A CMISP medical consultant will review the reason for your emergency room visit. Only treatment of conditions, which would lead to disability or death if not immediately treated, will be approved for payment. | ||||||||||
5. Information
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The following 24 hour telephone information numbers are available:
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6. Ombudsperson |
Persons who have questions or concerns about the CMIS Program should first contact the DHA eligibility staff at the location where they apply. Questions or concerns regarding medical treatment should be directed to the clinic medical staff at the location where care is received. When questions still exist you may contact the Department of Human Assistance, Ombudsperson, phone 875-3555. | ||||||||||
7. Administrative
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If you are dissatisfied with any action taken by the County Department of Human Assistance, you have the right to request a review of the action. You may request an Administrative Hearing within 10 days from the date you are notified of an action with which you are not satisfied. To request a hearing, call 874-3293. | ||||||||||
8. Eligibility
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Effective February 1, 2001 the CMIS program will use the California Medi-Cal income and property rules to determine if a person is eligible. The following rules must be met to qualify for CMISP:
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