Frequently Asked Questions -  Eligibility - Covered Services

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MediCruz Advantage (MCA) provides quality, low-cost health care services to low-income, uninsured people living in Santa Cruz County. MediCruz Advantage members select a clinic to be their Primary Care Provider (PCP). Members will see their PCP for all their basic health care and the PCP will refer them to specialty services if needed. 

The MediCruz Advantage (MCA) program is a voluntary two-year participation demonstration project, expiring December 31, 2013. , whose purpose is to:

• Provide the opportunity to begin an early implementation of key coverage expansion components of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

• Promote stability in the health care delivery system and promote patient centered medical care.

• Promote integration of behavioral health services and primary health care services.

• Maximize federal funds for low income adults care.

• Provide for increased efficiency in state and local health care funding.

• Promote quality, value, and better health outcomes in the provision of health care services.

Eligibility

• Must have lived in Santa Cruz County for six months or longer.

• A legal permanent resident (at least 5 years) or a U.S. citizen.

• Between 19-64 years old.

• Not eligible for Medi-Cal

• Income cannot be more than a certain amount ($10,896 per year or $908 per month for one person). 

Covered Services

• Primary Care Services (regular doctor visits, check-ups)

• Specialty Care (by referral from the Primary Care Provider)

• Hospital Care

• Medical Equipment and Supplies

• Diagnostic Services (x-rays, imaging, lab)

• Medications

• Emergency Services

• Mental Health Services

• Substance Abuse Treatment Services

• Member Handbook

• Eligibility and Enrollment

• Drug Formulary

• Hearing and Appeals Process

• Low Income Health Program (LIHP) - California Dept. of Health Care Services (DHCS)

• UCLA LIHP Reporting and Evaluation

MediCruz Advantage Program
1080 Emeline Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone: (831) 454-4070