The Medically Indigent Adult (MIA) program is for individuals 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. 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.

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. 

Lompoc Health Care Center

301 N. "R" Street
Lompoc, CA 93436

Santa Barbara Health Care Center

345 Camino del Remedio
Santa Barbara, CA 93110  

Santa Maria Health Care Center

2115 S. Centerpointe Pkwy
Santa Maria, CA 93455 

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

You will be asked to apply for Medi-cal 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.

For more information on the MIA program, please read our FAQ (frequently asked questions).