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Resources for Uninsured Patients

With the changes in Medi-Cal and the increasing concerns of patients receiving reliable access to healthcare, we have compiled a list of free resources for uninsured and underinsured peoples.

We recommend that you contact clinics ahead of time to verify their services and patient eligibility. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and that there may be many more free clinics depending on where you are. This list does not guarantee service. 

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For TJI/LGBTQ+ resources, please visit the "LGBTQ+ Immigrants" tab under "For Families and Patients". For mental health resources, please visit the "Mental Health Care" tab under "For Families and Patients".

Uninsured/Under-insured Care

County Medical Services Program (CMSP)

The County Medical Services Program (CMSP) provides health coverage for uninsured low-income, indigent adults that are not otherwise eligible for other publicly funded health care programs like Medi-Cal. You must be age 21 or older to qualify. Coverage is available to California residents with limited income, regardless of immigration status, through one of the two programs:

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  1. CMSP (County Medical Services Program) - Comprehensive health benefits, including emergency room visits and inpatient hospital care

  2. Connect to Care – Preventive and primary care health benefits

CMSP Requirements & Eligibility → 

Connect to Care: 

  • To qualify, members must:

    • Be age 21-64

    • Live in one of the 35 CMSP counties

    • Have income between 138–300% of the Federal Poverty Level

CMSP Benefits:

  • To qualify, members must:

    • Be age 21-64

    • Live in one of the 35 CMSP counties

    • Have income up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level 

Some CMSP members have a monthly Share of Cost (SOC) obligation, depending on income and family size. With this SOC obligation, a CMSP member must pay, or agree to pay, part of their monthly income towards medical and prescription drug expenses before CMSP will pay for certain CMSP Health Benefits. The CMSP member will be mailed a Notice of Action which will include their SOC amount, if any.

Menstrual Products

By law, all Californian public schools and universities must include period products in their bathrooms, and many public areas such as libraries and churches will also have free period products. Some food banks and hygiene banks listed above may have donated menstrual products as well. 

Free 4 Menstrual Equity (Free4ME) → 

San Diego County has installed over 1,000 “free-vend” menstrual product dispensers in over 300 County facilities across the region! These facilities include libraries, Family Resource Centers, Community Centers, and more.

Grace Period  (Oakland based period pantry) → 

This pantry is located just outside Hasta Muerte Coffee in East Oakland on Fruitvale. This pantry makes menstrual products available 24/7, no questions asked. 

Sonoma County Menstrual Equity Program → 

Sonoma County Library’s Menstrual Equity Program provides free access to menstrual hygiene supplies at all Sonoma County library locations.

Purpose Church (Pomona) → 

Every 1st Saturday, volunteers help feed, clothe and offer haircuts for homeless and vulnerable people of Pomona. Hygiene products are also available. 

Dental

Free Clinic of Simi Valley (Dental) → 

Offers a variety of health services funded by private donations. Please call to make an appointment 805-522-3733 (press 3 for dental appointments). Anyone who is uninsured, underinsured, or otherwise does not have the means to access healthcare services through privately or publicly funded means is eligible. 

Lestonnac Free Clinic: Dental Programs→ 

They provide comprehensive dental care, including exams, pain management, X-rays, fillings, root canals, and extractions. For more advanced needs, they also offer lab work and dental prosthetics—such as dentures, crowns, and bridges—which may include a small fee.

  • See patient eligibility here.

  • Call 714-633-4600 to make appointments. 1215 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866

Santa Rosa Community Health | Dental & Dutton Campus → 

The Dental Campus and the Dutton Campus is open to all established patients of Santa Rosa Community Health Centers. They see adults and children, and offer a variety of dental services on a sliding scale. Please click on the respective links to see their specific available times. 

Sliding Scale | Sliding Scale Application

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Westminster Free Clinic (Ventura County) | Dental → 

All of WFC’s services are offered in Spanish and English. You do not need to make an appointment. Services are provided on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please call (805) 210-4824 and their bilingual staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Uninsured patients who present with dental needs can receive free cleanings, fillings, and x-rays. Root canals and other dental needs are offered on a sliding fee scale. Westminster pays for the dental supplies needed for each patient and the dentist donates the time of he and his team.

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