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MediCruz Advantage (MCA) Program

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General Agency Information
Name:MediCruz Advantage (MCA) Program
Alternate Name(s):Health Services Agency MediCruz Program
Santa Cruz County HSA Health Benefits
Address:1080 Emeline Avenue Room 101
Santa Cruz, CA  95060
Driving Directions
Primary Phone:831-454-4070
Website:www.santacruzhealth.org
Description: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).
Languages other than English:Spanish
Accommodations for Disabled:Parking & Wheelchair Access
Public Transportation:Available Within Four Blocks
Eligibility:See Description Notes
Fees:See Description Notes
Areas Served:Santa Cruz County
Physical Location:Santa Cruz
 
Related Agencies
Parent Agency:Health Services Agency of Santa Cruz County
 
Subject Headings
 Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Government Agencies
Low Income
Medical Expense Assistance
This record last modified November 23, 2012

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