SmartCare Community Clinic Inc participates in the Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women (PEPW) program, providing support to pregnant women with limited resources who are awaiting Medi-Cal approval.

PEPW offers outpatient services and prescription medications for pregnant women who cannot afford these treatments independently. The program serves as a temporary solution for those who have applied for Medi-Cal, which provides free or affordable health coverage to eligible California residents.

Eligible patients must be low-income California residents who have applied for Medi-Cal but have not yet received approval. The program grants temporary coverage for prescription drugs and outpatient prenatal care but does not cover inpatient care, labor, or delivery.

Applicants must first prove their California residency and complete an application to determine eligibility. They must also have initiated a Medi-Cal application through the County Department of Social Services and provide proof before their temporary coverage expires.

If pregnancy is confirmed by healthcare professionals at SmartCare, eligible women receive a temporary Medi-Cal Beneficiary Identification Card, valid for up to two months. This card covers specific pregnancy-related services but not the entire Medi-Cal offering.

Once this process is complete, we can perform a preliminary examination and schedule an appointment for you.