Off-campus Resources
They provide grants for uncovered medical costs, medical technology, educational costs and living expenses (non-dental costs)
Grants generally range from $500 to $5000. Need to submit one application with accumulated bills (does not accept multiple applications per application period)
Eligibility: Enrolled California college student, age 32 and under, and have a medical condition impacting educational goals and daily life at school. DACA and international students are eligible for grants.
Applications should include the following: The Orion Fund application, A personal essay, letter of recommendation from an academic or medical advisor, Supporting documentation of requested expenses, Proof of college enrollment (unofficial transcript)
An online information resource of programs that provide assistance to people who are unable to afford their medications and health care costs.
All the information is free, easy to access and updated regularly.
No registration is required
You can locate: prescription assistance, free/low-cost/sliding scale clinics, medical transportation, scholarships, government programs and more.
Sliding scale fee schedule determined by income. This fee scale is determined by the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Accepts Medi-Cal
Contact: 831.464.5409
Address: 1830 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz (other locations available)
Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:30am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-5pm
Fri-Sat: 7:30am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
Provide cancer advocacy, resources, education, and support to women, their families and friends, and healthcare practitioners at each stage of the journey: diagnosis, healing, surviving, or dying.
Contact: 831-457-2273
Address: 2901 Park Avenue, Suite A1, Soquel, CA 95073
Hours: Mon & Wed: 9:30 am-1:30 pm
Tue & Thu: 1pm-5pm
CareCredit is a credit card that can be used to pay for out-of-pocket expenses not covered by medical insurance
Offers shorter term financing options of 6, 12, 18 or 24 months no interest is charged on purchases of $200 or more when you make the minimum monthly payments and pay the full amount due by the end of the promotional period.*
CareCredit also extends longer term healthcare financing for 24, 36, 48 or 60-month periods with Reduced APR and Fixed Monthly Payments Required Until Paid in Full. *
*Subject to approval
The Surgery Fund aims to connect as many recipients as possible with the care they urgently need to live authentic lives
Requirements: identify as transgender (FTM, MTF, non-binary, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, and all other non-cis identities), 18+ years or consent from legal guardian and health care provider, facing financial hardship, shown efforts to fund raise for the surgery through other means (saving money, fundraising, attempting to get insurance coverage), agree to complete surgery within 18 months or receiving the grant, agree to complete surgery in the US with a US-based surgeon.
Applications open November 1st.
CCCIL is a community-based, cross-disability, non-profit organization that is designed and operated by people with disabilities.
Offers a wide range of services was designed specifically to assist the community in achieving the best in their independent lifestyle options including: Information and Referral, Individual and Systems Change Advocacy, Benefits Assistance, Housing Assistance, Personal Assistance Services, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Training, Assistive Technology, Benefits Counseling, Outreach and Education.
Santa Cruz County Branch Office - 1350 – 41st Avenue, Suite 101 Capitola, CA 95010
Phone: (831) 462-8720, 831-757,2968
Email: info@cccil.org
UCSC Resources - only for CURRENTLY ENROLLED students
Non- emergency transportation to and from scheduled medical and behavioral health appointments or pharmacy visit following doctor’s appointment .
Transportation services are provided through Lyft in a car or SUV
All rides must be coordinated and scheduled through the student health center or CAPS
Trips are limited to 25 miles one-way, exceptions may be made up to 40 miles. Ride dollar maximum is $75.
Medical Appointments call the Student Health Center Insurance Office at (831) 459-2500
Behavioral Health Appointments call Counseling and Psychological Services at (831) 459-2628
Contact insure@ucsc.edu for questions about the program