COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICE PROGRAM - CMSP

What is CMSP?

The County Medical Services Program (CMSP) provides essential health care services to indigent adults who are ineligible for benefits under the Medi-Cal Program and whose income is insufficient to pay medical bills while still meeting their basic needs.

Who Qualifies for CMSP?

In order to be potentially eligible, the applicant/recipient shall:

• Be at least 21 years of age but less than 65 years and not eligible for the Medi-Cal program
• Meet the citizenship or immigration status requirements
• Apply for and accept unconditionally available income
• Provide Social Security Number
• Meet the countable property limits for the program and any transfer / utilization of property requirements
• Not be an inmate in public or private institutions
• Utilize other available health care coverage
• Depending on the situation, CMSP benefits may be at no cost or may require the recipient to make a share of cost contribution

How Do I Apply

Related Links:

County Medical Services Program Governing Board

For more information, please call (530) 642-7300 in Placerville or (530) 573-3200 in South Lake Tahoe.

For a complete listing of all Social Services available in the community, please download the following Social Services Division Brochure.