MEDICALLY INDIGENT ADULTS PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
The MIA (Medically Indigent Adult Services program) is a program
that helps people get medical care by paying for all or part of
the cost of their medical care. To apply for the MIA program you
must live in Santa Barbara County, be between the ages of 21 and
64 and not qualify for Medi-Cal. You must be a United States citizen
or a Permanent Resident Alien and you cannot be a full-time student.
The MIA program is not an insurance program. You must be ill or
injured in order to apply.
Can I apply even though I own my home?
How much money can I make and still be eligible?
How long can I get services through the MIA program?
What you can
own
Applicants may own the home they live in and have one vehicle,
which is used for transportation, and their eligibility will not
be affected. The value of all other assets must fall within the
allowed limits depending on family size.
| One person | $1,800 |
| Two persons | $2,700 |
| Three persons | $2,850 |
| Four persons | $3,000 |
| Five persons | $3,150 |
| Six persons | $3,300 |
| Seven persons | $3,450 |
How much money
can I make?
Applicants' monthly income affects eligibility. If your net monthly
income is up to, but not more than, the minimum amount of income
listed below, then MIA covered services are free. If your income
is more than the minimum amount but less than the maximum amount
listed below you will have a share of cost. To determine your
share of cost you subtract the minimum amount from your net monthly
income and that will be your share of cost for the month. If your
net monthly income exceeds the maximum amount then you are ineligible.
|
Minimum Income
|
Maximum Income
|
|
| One person |
$600
|
$1,800
|
| Two persons |
$750
|
$2,250
|
| Three persons |
$934
|
$2,802
|
| Four persons |
$1,100
|
$3,300
|
| Five persons |
$1,259
|
$3,377
|
| Six persons |
$1,417
|
$4,251
|
| Seven persons |
$1,550
|
$4,650
|
How long can
I get services through the MIA Program?
Applicants qualify for one to four months depending on their medical
needs and financial circumstances. They reapply for additional
one to four months' eligibility periods if their medical need
continues. Applicants who apply for the program will receive written
notification of the outcome of their application.