MediCruz is the County of Santa Cruz managed health care program of last resort for residents of Santa Cruz County who are uninsured or underinsured, regardless of immigration status. This program is a referral-based program in collaboration with safety net clinics to cover specialty medical care. The patient’s primary care provider will initiate a referral when specialty services are needed, and the services are covered for a limited time period.
Eligibility
The MediCruz program will review the following items for patient eligibility:
- Santa Cruz County residency for at least 6 months.
- Income that is between 139% to 160% of the Federal Poverty Level.”
- Medi-Cal eligibility.
- Patient's assets & resources.
- Requires a specialty medical care referral to MediCruz.
What’s covered?
Some specialties covered by MediCruz may include the following:
- Dermatology
- Enterology
- Gastroenterology
- OB/GYN
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
- Urology
Not all specialties are eligible for MediCruz coverage, and each case is reviewed on an individual basis by our Health Client Benefit Representatives & Health Center Medical Directors. Please contact one of our Health Client Benefit Representatives for eligibility and additional information.
Have an appointment?
If you have a MediCruz Appointment, here’s what to bring:
- Identification: Drivers license, ID card, Passport or birth certificate.
- Proof of residency: Utility bill or mail received at a residence in Santa Cruz County between 6-12 months prior to the date of application.
- Proof of current income: Recent Federal tax return, W-2 or 1099, 2 recent and consecutive paystubs, self-employment record, loans, & other income
- Proof of resources: Recent bank statement, vehicle registration, etc.
Contact
(831) 763-8172 (Monday, Wednesday, & Friday) – Watsonville Health Center
(831) 454-4340 (Tuesday & Thursday) – Emeline Health Center
Homeless Persons Health Project