Basic Health Care

Basic Health Care is a temporary health coverage program for low-income, uninsured residents of Contra Costa County. All medical care covered by this program must be received at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center or one at our Health Centers located throughout the county.

Basic Health Care and Health Coverage Initiative Program (148k PDF, 2pp.)
Basic Health Care (BHC) Brochure (English & Spanish) (513k PDF, 2pp.)
Basic Health Care Policy and Regulations (128k PDF 7pp.)

Who Is Eligible

Residents of Contra Costa who:
- have incomes no greater than 300% of the federal income guidelines
- have assets and real property with values within guidelines of the program
- are not eligible for Medi-Cal or Healthy Families
- are not members of HMO or PPO health insurance plans
  * Please note: persons who are eligible for restricted Medi-Cal must apply for the restricted benefit.
Citizenship or legal residency is not required

Cost

$0-$225 every three months for adults
$0-$15 every three months for children 18 years old and younger

Basic Health Care Program Income/Fee Schedule (PDF, 3p.)

How to Apply

Call Toll Free 1-800-771-4270 in Contra Costa County.