The County Medical Services Program (CMSP) is increasing awareness about health care service programs available to low-income residents and RCRC is partnering to help spread the word. Operating since 1983, CMSP provides healthcare coverage options to low-income adults that may not be eligible for other public programs, regardless of immigration status. This coverage is available in 35 (primarily) rural counties throughout California (see map), most of which are RCRC member counties. The health benefits provided in CMSP’s programs include routine clinic visits and minor procedures, preventative health screenings, routine lab tests and adult immunizations, and prescription medications. Most benefits are available at no cost to members.
The CMSP Governing Board is comprised of County Supervisors, County Administrators, and Health Officials and Welfare Directors. CMSP has historically helped member counties meet their statutory requirements to provide health care for the indigent population. Most recently, CMSP has added a primary care benefit program called Connect to Care for low-income adults not enrolled in other health coverage. To ensure that counties are up to date on Connect to Care and the other CMSP program offerings now available to county residents, CMSP’s Executive Director Kari Brownstein is reaching out to CMSP member counties offering to provide a briefing at upcoming Board of Supervisor meetings. Counties interested in receiving a briefing on CMSP may contact Kari by email. Additional information regarding CMSP is available here with details on CMSP programs accessible here.