Helpful Information and Resources
YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR DOCTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS?
Effective June 27, 2010, all California doctors are required to notify their patients that they are licensed by the Medical Board of California and provide the Medical Board's contact information. This notice may either be prominently posted in the doctor's office, or it may be in the form of a written statement that is given to the patient
The written notification must include the Medical Board of California's telephone number and website. Consumers can contact the Medical Board to check on a doctor's license status or to file a complaint.
For more information, click on this link: Medical Board of California Regulation
It is recommended that Californians get immunized against pertussis (whooping cough)?
In reponse to the high levels of disease and death from pertussis in California during 2010, The California Department of Public Health is recommending that all Californians make sure they are immunized against pertussis, especially if they are in contact with infants.
For more information, click on this link: CDPH Recommends Pertussis Vaccination
Real Warriors Help Veterans?
The Real Warriors Campaign helps promote recovery, build resilience and support the reintegration of service members and their families. They offer an outreach center, 24/7 call center staffed by health resource consultants and more.
The Outreach Center can be reached toll-free at (866) 966-1020.
For more information click on this link: http://realwarriors.net/aboutus
About ONE-E-APP?
If you live in certain counties, One-e-App (application) can help determine if you qualify for any of the following programs: No need to apply for each program separately!
- Medi-Cal (Medicaid)
- SNAP (Food Stamps)
- CalWORKS (TANF)
- Healthy Families (S-CHIP)
- Healthy Kids
- County Indigent Care Programs
- Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (EPSDT)
- Kaiser Permanente Child Health Plan
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
- CaliforniaKids (CalKids)
- Free and Reduced-Cost School Lunches (via Express Lane Eligibility)
Ask for it in these counties: Alameda, Fresno, Humboldt, Los Angeles, Napa, Orange, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma.
Learn More: https://www.socialinterest.org/home.aspx.
about Myhealthresource.org?
Californians for Patient Care helps California residents find low-cost or no-cost healthcare services in their area through MyHealthResource.org.
about MyVetwork?
MyVetwork is the online social networking community for all U.S. Military active duty or retired veterans, their spouses, families and friends. It is a free network that provides U.S. military (and their families) with support, meaningful connections and advice regarding healthcare and other resources. Learn More: MyVetwork.
about Bilingual Guides for Basic Information on Health and Public Programs?
Download Spanish or English versions of the California Healthcare Foundation's Guide to Health Programs. Consumers can find information on various public and private programs that exist to increase access to health care services for low-income individuals in California. If you are interested in a specific program, be sure to contact an eligibility officer at the program's administrative office. Eligibility guidelines may change.
For English or Spanish versions of the guide, click here: English or Spanish.
How to File a Complaint or Report Fraud of WIC Program?
Need to file a complaint? Need to report abuse? WIC (Women, Infant, Children) is a government program that helps to buy healthy foods; provide education on nutrition and healthcare information; and other community services to pregnant women, new mothers and infants/children that qualify.
Learn More: State Contact