HEALTH INSURANCE OUTREACH PROGRAM

The Pasadena Public Health Department seeks to reduce the number of uninsured children and improve the overall health of Pasadena residents by providing access to care.  Our Health Insurance Outreach Program helps enroll pregnant women and their families in health insurance programs.  We have developed a strong network with community-based organizations, healthcare providers, and schools to provide a broad availability of resources.  Our outreach workers will help families find affordable insurance options, and help connect families to medical and dental healthcare providers.  Health insurance programs include: 

Healthy Families 

• NEW! The Healthy Families Program is transitioning to provide health services under Medi-Cal in 2013! For more information on these changes, download the Frequently Asked Questions. 

Healthy Kids  

• A low- or no-cost health insurance for children ages 0-5 who are not eligible for Medi-Cal or Healthy Families 
• Additional information can be obtained from the Healthy Kids Brochure 

Medi-Cal  

• A State-funded insurance program for children ages 0 through 21, who are legal residents of the US, and do not qualify for other health insurance options 
• Eligibility is based upon income and size of the family 
• Pregnant women may also receive pregnancy and postpartum-related services 
• Provides comprehensive medical, dental and vision care, prescription medicines, mental health services and hospitalizations 
• Additional information can be found on the California Department of Health Care Services Website: Medi-Cal Frequently Asked Questions 

Presumptive Eligibility (PE) 

• Immediate and temporary Medi-Cal coverage for low-income pregnant women and women who believe that they may be pregnant, who do not have health insurance or Medi-Cal coverage for prenatal care 
• Additional information can be found on the California Department of Health Care Services Website: Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women