Medi-Cal assistance is available through Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

Medi-Cal offers medical, dental, vision and mental health care to eligible individuals and families at little or no cost. If you are ineligible to Medi-Cal, affordable insurance plans are available through the health benefits exchange, Covered California, during their November through December open enrollment.

The information on Placer County's Medi-Cal web page is for reference only. Speak to a staff person for the most up-to-date information.

Apply for/Access your Public Benefits Online (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS)
Go to BenefitsCal.com to apply for or renew benefits, upload verification, and view information regarding health coverage, food, and cash assistance. BenefitsCal also makes it easy for community partners to create accounts and act as application assistors.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.…

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Truckee Health Clinic Services provide immunizations, family planning and birth control, pap tests and breast exams, basic reproductive health information, STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, and routine physical examinations.

Web pages

• Home - www.mynevadacounty.com/844/Truckee-Public-Health-Services

The Nevada County Public Health Department in Truckee offers confidential reproductive health services to teens.

Services Include:

Abstinence education, birth control education and supplies, decision-making counseling and support, pregnancy testing and referrals, emergency contraception supplies, STD testing and referrals, Hepatitis A and B vaccinations, HPV vaccinations, mental health counseling and support, and referrals to community services.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/844/Truckee-Public-Health-Services
  
  

Stallant Health offers the following services:

• Cardiology and podiatry services
• Chiropractic examinations and manipulation services
• Counseling services
• Crowns
• Extractions
• Family medical care including pediatric, adult, and geriatric care
• Fillings
• Hygiene
• Medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependency
• Oral Cancer Screening
• Root Canals
• Urgent care available for minor emergencies and illnesses
• X-rays
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.stallanthealth.com/

Chapa-De Indian Health offers complete Pediatric care including:

• Primary medical care
• Nutrition and health education
• Dental care
• Mental health counseling
• Psychiatry
• Pharmacy services
• Assistance in coordinating care with specialists
• For established Chapa-De patients, may have child safety car seats available and a trained installation technician

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/medical-care/

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources. Ready to Grow resources are those that support the well-being of children ages 0-5.

Chapa-De Indian Health offers dental care and screening for children and adults.

Services include:

• Diagnostic Exams
• Oral Hygiene Instruction
• Dental Prophylaxis (cleaning)
• Digital X-Rays
• Restorative Care (fillings)
• Dental Appliances (crowns, bridges, dentures)
• Limited Root Canals
• Limited Oral Surgery
• Fluoride Treatments
• Orthodontia (in Auburn only)

In the event you require additional services, Chapa-De Indian Health center will refer you to an outside dental specialist.

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/dental-care/

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

Chapa-De Indian Health offers excellent primary medical care for every member of your family (from newborns to seniors) at two centers (locations; Auburn, Grass Valley).

Some services include:

• Well Child Checks with Immunizations
• Complete Physical Examinations with Immunizations
• Family Planning, Including Placement of Intrauterine Devices & Vasectomy
• Testing and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Well Woman Exams
• Pregnancy Testing and Prenatal Care
• Management of Chronic Illnesses
• Counseling on Nutrition, Exercise, and Lifestyle
• Screening Exams for Vision, Hearing, Tuberculosis, and Cancers
• Confidential HIV Testing
• Blood Tests
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Minor Surgery
• Treatment of Sprains or Simple Fractures

Specialty Services:
In the event that you require services not available at our healthcare centers, Chapa-De Indian Health will help coordinate care with a specialist. Chapa-De can refer you to any specialist in the region if they accept your health insurance plan and if the…

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Chapa-De has in-house pharmacies at both of our health centers (Locations; Auburn, Grass Valley). Chape-De is able to provide patients with many reduced-cost medications.

Billing:
Chapa-De is able to bill:

• Both of our area Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans (Anthem Blue Cross & California Health and Wellness)
• Straight Medi-Cal
• Medicare Part D
• Some private insurance plans
• Cash prices and deductibles are also available

New prescriptions are filled while-you-wait, and refills are available within three business days of a request. We now offer convenient mail order service so your medications can be delivered to your mailbox. We also offer home delivery to patients in Auburn.

Web pages

• Home - https://chapa-de.org/pharmacy/

Western Sierra’s Urgent Care clinic in Grass Valley offers patients access to health care providers for non-emergency treatment, from minor injuries to illnesses. The Urgent Care clinic is open to anyone in the community and offers no-appointment-needed, same-day health care to patients without a primary health provider, or patients whose primary health provider is not immediately available.
 
Web pages

• Home - https://wsmcmed.org/
• Urgent care - https://wsmcmed.org/services/medical/urgent-care/

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This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

Western Sierra Medical Clinic provides comprehensive primary medical care services for all members of the family, from infants to the elderly.

Services include

• Addiction management and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Children’s medical services (pediatrics)
• Covid-19 vaccines
• Diabetes care
• Maternity health unit
• Family and internal medicine
• Pharmacy services
• Teen clinic
• Podiatry
• Women's health
• Chiropractic
• Nutrition
• Case management

Locations Auburn Professional - https://wsmcmed.org/locations/auburn/ Downieville- https://wsmcmed.org/locations/downieville/ Grass Valley Old Tunnel (Main Campus) - https://wsmcmed.org/grass-valley/ Grass Valley Glasson (Women's Health) - https://wsmcmed.org/grass-valley/ (scroll down page) Kings Beach – Tahoe - https://wsmcmed.org/locations/kings-beach-tahoe/ Penn Valley - https://wsmcmed.org/locations/penn-valley/

Web pages

• Home - https://wsmcmed.org/
• Medical care - https://…

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