The Medically Indigent Adults (MIA) program is for people who are uninsured and who are not eligible for other health care coverage. MIA helps people get medical care by paying for all or part of the cost of their medical care. The Public Health Department MIA program provides funding for necessary health care for uninsured adults with serious medical conditions.

To apply for the MIA Program an applicant must live in Santa Barbara County, be between the ages of 21 and 64 and not qualify for Medi-Cal. The applicant must be a United States citizen or a Permanent Resident Alien and cannot be a full-time student. The MIA program is not an insurance program. The applicant must be ill or injured in order to apply.

Where to apply

You may apply at the clinic locations listed below. They are open from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Santa Barbara County Health Clinic
345 Camino del Remedio
Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Santa Maria County Health Clinic
2115 S. Centerpointe Pkwy.
Santa Maria, CA 93455

Lompoc County Health Clinic
301 N. "R" St.
Lompoc, CA 93436

If you are approved for MIA, please carry your letter of approval with you. You will need to show this letter each visit before you receive treatment.

If you might be eligible for other assistance such as Medi-Cal, you will be asked to apply before you can get MIA services. When you are receiving MIA services, you must report any changes that would affect your MIA eligibility within 10 days.