Healthcare is available for individuals and families through programs including Medi-Cal, Medicare Premium Payment assistance, and the County Medical Services Program (CMSP).

Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid health care program. This is a public health insurance program that pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources.

Medicare Savings Plan (MSP) formerly called Medicare Premium Payment Program

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 or older, and some younger people with disabilities. To apply for Medicare, you need to go through the federal government - you can apply online at Medicare.gov. If you have Medicare coverage, Medi-Cal may be able to pay your Medicare Part B premiums through a Medicare Savings Plan. You may also be eligible to receive Medicare and Medi-Cal coverage at the same time, which can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs. People are encouraged to apply for full scope Medi-Cal…

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Nevada County Public Health Department can help you keep drugs out of reach of kids and protect our water supply by properly disposing of your prescription medications.

In addition to permanent drop-off sites, there are periodic "Prescription Drug Take-Back Days," which are free events hosted by local law enforcement and the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) to give our community safe and convenient ways to drop off expired or unused prescription drugs.

Take back days depend on funding being available.

NCPHD has info about drop off locations and locations where people can pick up mail in envelopes for pills, inhalers, and sharps.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/586/Clinics
• Drop Off Locations (And More) - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/683/Prescription-Drug-Take-Back

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 program…

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The Nevada County Mosquito and Vector Control monitors and responds to vector-borne diseases including plague, hantavirus, tickborne diseases, West Nile Virus, and others.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2204/Mosquito-and-Vector-Control

The monkeypox Nevada County Public Health Department web page is here.

It includes information about:

• Symptoms, Transmission, Cases in California
• Prevention (social gatherings, congregate settings, pets)
• Info for health care providers
• FAQs
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3608/Monkeypox-Information

Nevada County Service Request Forms allow local residents to submit service requests to Nevada County, report issues, or file complaints.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1581/Service-Requests

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/

Placer Business Resource Center is your central source for business readiness. Experienced professionals are equipped to:

• Deliver workshops and classes
• Meet one-on-one with industry experts about your specific challenges
• Recruit talent with customizable events
• Help you navigate and comply with regulations (fees, permits)
• Offer free one-on-one advising for small business owners impacted by COVID-19 
  • Connect with a business advisor

Placer Business Resource Center (BRC) also connects employers to job seekers by:

• Hosting hiring events that allow businesses and interested job seekers to meet face to face
• Advertising job openings

In collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), Placer School for Adults (PSA), and others, Placer Business Resource Center serves businesses of all sizes at every stage of the business life cycle. All services are low or no cost and available for as long as you need them.

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The UC Davis Pulmonary Specialty Clinic in Sacramento has a Post-COVID-19 Clinic for "long-haul" patients. Also know as "long COVID" the terms refer to the condition experienced by people who have survived one or more COVID-19 infections but have lasting, often life-limiting, symptoms.

The clinic provides one place where patients can get answers to their questions and potentially start on a treatment plan. The clinic has partnered with specialists throughout the UC Davis health system to provide timely consultations. The clinic may also collaborate with cardiology, vascular, neurology and infectious disease-immunology specialists.

Information gathered at the clinic may benefit COVID-19 patients throughout the world. There are just a few institutions looking at the lifecycle effects of COVID-19 and setting standards for longer-term care.

Eligibility
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Project N95 is a nonprofit National Critical Equipment Clearinghouse for personal protective equipment (PPE), COVID-19 diagnostic tests, critical equipment, and reliable information. Project N95 is a trusted and transparent resource, with established partnerships, comprehensive vetting processes, and a mission to get PPE to people who need it as quickly as possible. Project N95 sells masks, test kits, gloves, gowns, and more.

Project N95 monitors FDA & CDC regulatory guidance to build our latest selection of N95s, KN95s, Surgical Masks, Medical-Grade Nitrile Patient Examination Gloves, Sanitizer, and at-home, OTC, & point-of-care COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Kits.

They enable group purchases and manage last mile distribution for organizations seeking to buy smaller quantities, which keeps costs low and helps frontline workers avoid having to meet suppliers’ minimum order quantities. These services are the essence of their nonprofit mission.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.projectn95…

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The purpose of South Placer Transit Information, Education, and Training is to make using transit in the South Placer region easier by providing information for riders about different transit systems.

South Placer Transit Information, Education, and Training is administered by the Western Placer Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (WPCTSA) and the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) in partnership with Auburn Transit, Roseville Transit, and Placer County Transit.

Services

• SouthPlacerTransitInfo.com website - This website provides a one-stop-shop resource for everything transit in the South Placer region.
• South Placer Transit Information - Phone number for riders to get information about routes and schedules, get help with trip planning, reserve on-demand services, and more. Open 7 days a week from 8am-5pm. 916-745-7560 or 530-745-7560 (same number except for area code).
• Transit Training - aka Mobility Training aka Travel Training is a free program available to hel…

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