How to apply for Pinellas County Health Program (PCHP) in Florida

Who it's for

The Pinellas County Health Program (PCHP) is the county's safety-net health coverage program for uninsured adults aged 18 to 64. Patients receive a 'medical home' — a primary care clinic where they can receive primary care plus access to other PCHP-funded services including specialty care, diagnostics, and pharmacy. For patients at or below 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, care is free. Patients with family incomes between 101 and 200 percent of FPL pay a sliding-scale fee based on family size and income at Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) clinics. To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen or non-sponsored legal resident, a Pinellas County resident, between ages 18 and 64, uninsured and unable to pay for needed medical care, ineligible for Medicaid/Medicare/other public assistance programs, and within the income guidelines. Apply online at PinellasHSapp.org or call Pinellas County Human Services at (727) 464-4200.

What you'll need

• Proof of Social Security Number (Social Security card or other official document showing the number)
• One proof of identity: Social Security card, birth certificate, or U.S. passport
• One proof of Pinellas County residency: driver's license / Florida ID, vehicle registration, or utility bill
• If not a U.S.-born citizen: proof of citizenship, resident status, or asylee status
• If employed: proof of income for the past month (four weeks)
• If self-employed: proof of income, bank statements, and business expenses for the past three months
• Proof of assets: bank statements for the two most recent months, trust funds, stocks, IRA/401(k), non-homestead property, vehicles if more than one

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Pinellas County Health Program (PCHP). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of Social Security Number (Social Security card or other official document showing the number), one proof of identity: Social Security card, birth certificate, or U.S. passport, one proof of Pinellas County residency: driver's license / Florida ID, vehicle registration, or utility bill — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

annual recertification of income and continuing ineligibility for Medicaid/Medicare