4260 Department of Health Care Services
Program Descriptions

3960032 - PRIMARY, RURAL, AND INDIAN HEALTH CARE

Primary, Rural, and Indian Health Care is responsible for coordinating and directing the delivery of health care to Californians in rural areas and to underserved populations through the following programs: Expanded Access to Primary Care Program, the Indian Health Program, American Indian Infant Health Initiative, Rural Health Services Development Program, Seasonal Agricultural and Migratory Workers Program, State Office of Rural Health, Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program, Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program, and the J1 Visa Program. Primary, Rural, and Indian Health Care also functions as the Tribal Liaison for Medi-Cal issues.