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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 10Art. 1§ 15503 Low-Income Health Care Eligibility

§ 15503 Low-Income Health Care Eligibility

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§ 15503 Low-Income Health Care Eligibility

Key Takeaways

  • •If you get free or almost free medical help from the government, you might be in a low-income group.
  • •This includes people on Medi-Cal (free health care from the state).
  • •Kids who get free health care from special programs are also included.
  • •Native Americans getting free health care from the government count too.

Example

A single mom gets Medi-Cal for her kids and herself.

Because she gets free health care from the government, she is considered low-income under this law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 15503 Low-Income Health Care Eligibility

Persons from low-income groups include the following: (a) Persons receiving medical assistance under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) of this part. (b) Persons qualified to receive free health care or health care that is substantially free provided by the Office of Economic Opportunity’s Neighborhood Health Center Program or state, county, or local public health services. (c) Persons eligible for treatment, correction of defects, or aftercare in the children and youth projects of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. (d) Indians receiving free medical and health care from the Division of Indian Health, United States Public Health Service. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1195.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

low-income groupsmedical assistancefree health careNeighborhood Health Center Programchildren and youth projectsDivision of Indian Health

Related Statutes

  • § 15501 Low-Income Nutrition Assistance
  • § 15500 Definition Of Terms
  • § 15502 Nutrition Risk Groups Defined
  • § 15504 Supplemental Food Program Inclusion
  • § 10553 Director'S Social Services Duties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 15503.
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