Adults Without Children

Medical Services Initiative (MSI)

The Medical Services Initiative (MSI) is Orange County’s safety-net program for low-income adults providing primary, preventive, and emergent medical services through a public-private partnership between the Orange County Health Care Agency and community health care providers.

Eligibility for MSI

You may be eligible for MSI benefits if you:

• Are a legal permanent resident or citizen of the United States
• Are an Orange County resident
• Are between the ages of 21 and 64
• Meet current Federal Poverty Guidelines for income (200% or less).
• Cannot pay for the medical care you need
• Complete an MSI application
• Are not eligible to Medi-Cal

An Urgent or Emergent condition is no longer needed to apply (space may be limited to a certain number of patients).  Please call the Social Services MSI Eligibility Information Line at (866) 979-6772 if you have any questions about the qualifications listed above.

Application Process

Applications are taken at a hospital or community clinic with an MSI representative.  To apply for MSI coverage you must:

• Make an appointment to complete an application,
• Provide proof of Orange County residency (such as a drivers license, car registration, credit card bill, or utility bill),
• Sign a Credit Authorization release form,
• Provide proof of income,
• Provide proof of age,
• Provide proof of citizenship and identity.  This only needs to be provided once.

For additional information about the MSI Program or for a list of hospitals or community clinics that take MSI applications, please contact: