Low Income Health Program (LIHP)

LIHP is a program that funds medical care for uninsured adult county residents.  LIHP uses a network of community health centers along with hospitals, community physicians, and mental health providers throughout San Diego County to provide health care services.

LIHP Information:

• LIHP Provider Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
• LIHP Medical Policies
• LIHP-CMS Pharmacy Listings
• Specialty Referral Guidelines
• LIHP Formulary
• LIHP Information Flyer (English and Spanish)

  Forms offered by LIHP Services:

• Drug Prior Authorization Request form
• Formulary Change Request form

 LIHP Handbooks

The following handbooks provide information about LIHP:

• Enrollee Handbook - Provides LIHP information on how to receive health services for LIHP enrollees.
• Enrollee Handbook (Español) - Proporciona información sobre LIHP de como recibir servicios de salud para miembros de LIHP.
• LIHP Provider Handbook - Provides LIHP information plus LIHP Providers.

 LIHP Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Individuals may be eligible for LIHP if they meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

 Minimum Eligibility Criteria

• Does not meet the Medi-Cal eligibility criteria
• 19 through 64 years of age
• A San Diego County resident
• A US citizen or legal alien with 5 years residency (with some exceptions)
• Meet LIHP financial requirements
• Click here for LIHP income limits

There is no property evaluation for LIHP.

How to Apply click here

If you have a LIHP question or would like more information please send us an email