Uninsured adults and those who assist them with accessing and using health resources need information about medical coverage and services for adults as well as their children! The information in this manual focuses on adults of 19 years old and above. However, some Medi-Cal programs cover all family members when there is linkage to a child (section 3).

This manual is designed for assistors who help families enroll in health coverage programs and who provide referrals to health services. Parts of Section 6 and all of Section 7 describe services available only to Los Angeles County residents, while other sections of the manual can be used by those assisting residents of any county in California. The term “assistor” as used in the manual refers to anyone who helps families identify and access health programs or health services. They may be health advocates who refer families to appropriate health resources or Certified Application Assistants (CAAs) whose primary role is assisting families enroll into health coverage programs.

Some of the important features of this helpful resource manual are listed below:

• Who is your client? This feature, found on Page 1-2 and 1-3, matches health resources with the needs of adults by directing them to appropriate sections of the manual.
• The Resource guide in Section 9 is designed for assistors and clients who want to contact programs or find additional information on specific health programs and services.
• Glossary in Section 10 defines terms used in the manual.