Child Health and Disability Prevention

This program coordinates free health and dental check-ups, head-to-toe physical exams, growth and development checks, vision and hearing tests, immunizations, TB tests, lab tests, nutrition information and health education for eligible children. It also provides dental and medical referrals, transportation information, and assistance in making appointments.

Who is eligible?

This service is available to the following candidates: 

  • All Medi-Cal recipients from birth to age 21
  • Non-Medi-Cal youth from birth to age 19 years whose family income is equal to or less than 200 percent of the federal income guidelines

 
For more information, view the program flyer (Español) or visit the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program.

Is there a charge for this service?

This service is provided at no cost to eligible individuals.

When and where is this service offered?

Services are provided for children 0-21 years of age by a CHDP certified provider in San Luis Obispo County. Please call (805) 781-5527 or (800) 660-3313 (se habla español) for more information regarding CHDP providers in our area.

FAQS

You can view a full list of CHDP benefits by visiting the California Department of Health Care Services Benefits Page.

CHDP provides care coordination to assist families with both appointment scheduling and transportation.

Apply online at www.coveredca.com/medi-cal/.  You can also apply in person at your local county human services agency or over the phone by calling (800) 300-1506.