Health Insurance Coverage

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Health Insurance Coverage

photo of happy family If you are seeking County mental health or substance use services, you must have health coverage, or be willing to apply for coverage.

Below is information about available coverage options to give you an idea of what you may qualify for, what is covered, how to apply and how to get help. If you are interested in applying for health coverage, please schedule a free Health Coverage Screening appointment.

Primary Public Health Insurance/Coverage Programs

ACE (Access to Coverage for Everyone)
CareAdvantage
Healthy Kids
Medi-Cal
Medicaid Coverage Expansion (MCE)
Medicare
Targeted Low Income Children's Program (TLICP)

Free Health Coverage Screening and Application Assistance

Each individuals' situation is unique. That's why Behavioral Health & Recovery Services offers FREE assistance to help you apply for and obtain coverage. We can help determine which programs you may qualify for, explain how they work, what they cost and help you apply. We're here to assist you through the entire application process.

Understanding the Implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008

Note: Legal immigration status is not required to access free or low cost health insurance in San Mateo County. If you have private insurance that does not cover mental health or substance use services for the care required for your treatment, you may still qualify for public health coverage. Individuals who do not qualify for coverage may still be eligible for services through other resources.

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