Health Care is a Right for All, Not a Privilege for Some
The Health Insurance Assistance Program (HIAP) is an intensive enrollment
and case-management program that helps uninsured people and families successfully
apply for available health insurance and nutrition assistance programs
like Medi-Cal, Covered California, and CalFresh (food stamps). The program
provides individuals and families with education about and assistance
with the application process, case management to ensure successful initial
enrollment and annual renewal assistance.
The HIAP program has certified enrollment guides stationed at all of our
health centers. HIAP works closely with the local Department of Human
and Social Services, as well as other program administrators. The program's
goal is to increase the number of insured Californians so that they have
access to quality health care and nutritious foods.
How do HIAP services work?
HIAP services are offered to all patients to ensure they receive the affordable,
quality health care they need. Clinica Sierra Vista accepts most insurance
plans, but if you or someone in your household is uninsured or underinsured,
our certified enrollment counselors can help you apply for benefits for
which you may be eligible.
During open-enrollment periods, HIAP-certified enrollment counselors assist
individuals and families while enrolling in a qualified health plan through
Covered California. There may be special circumstances that allow for
enrollment outside of the open enrollment period. Please speak to one
of our enrollment staff for more details.
If you don’t qualify for public or private health insurance, you
may be eligible to pay for health care on a sliding-fee scale at a highly
discounted rate. The amount you pay is based on your income and family size.
Do I Qualify for Health Insurance?
To find out if you or someone in your household is eligible for Medi-Cal
or Covered California insurance plans, click here to start an application now.
You may also contact one of our trained, certified enrollment counselors
by calling toll-free at
661-328-4245 if you live in Kern County or
855-867-7216 if you live in Fresno County.
Social Security numbers (or document numbers for legal immigrants)
Birth dates
Pay stubs, W-2’s, or “Wage and Tax Statements”
Policy numbers for any current health insurance
Information about any health insurance you or your family could get from
your jobs.
Plans cover things such as:
Doctor’s visits
Prescriptions
Hospitalizations
Pregnancy
And more
There are three ways to enroll: You can visit any Clinica Sierra Vista
location, visit the Covered California website online at
www.coveredca.com, or contact us toll-free at
1-833-278-4584.
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