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Frequently Called Numbers

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION
(916) 558-1784

For relay services for the hearing impaired or speech impaired, please call:

MCI from TDD 1-800-735-2929 or MCI from voice telephone 1-800-735-2922
Sprint from TDD 1-888-877-5378 or Sprint from voice telephone 1-888-877-5379

 

AIDS
(916) 449-5900

  • What telephone number can I call for AIDS testing?
  • Where's the nearest AIDS test site?
  • Would you please send me information about AIDS?

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ACCESS FOR INFANTS & MOTHERS (AIM)
(916) 324-4695

  • Do I qualify for your program?
  • What does this program provide?
  • Would you please send more information and an application in the mail?

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Certified Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aide and Hemodialysis Technicians
(916) 327-2445

If no one is available, follow the directions of the telephone response system. Press the indicated number as prompted by the telephone system:

  • For verification of CA Nurse Assistant or Home Health Aide certificate
  • For information on certification requirements or to make a name or address change or to request a certification form
  • To speak to a Program Representative for any certification questions
  • To speak to an Investigator regarding an enforcement issue
  • To speak to a Nurse Consultant regarding Training Program information
  • To hang up

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CHILD HEALTH AND DISABILITY PREVENTION (CHDP) PROGRAM
(916) 327-1400

  • Where can I take my child to the doctor?
  • What's the number of the Medi-Cal Office?
  • Why didn't we get paid for our provider services?

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CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES
(916)  327-1400

  • How can I become eligible for CCS benefits?
  • Where can I go to get my children their baby shots?
  • How can I get in touch with your program at the local level?

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BRANCH
(916) 449-5661

  • Would you send the appropriate forms to complete for disposal of "sharps"?
  • Where can I purchase a Radon detection kit?
  • Where can I go to get my drinking water tested?

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FOOD & DRUG BRANCH
(916) 650-6500

  • To report a complaint or request information regarding a particular food or drug.
  • What's required by law to export products from California and who's required to be licensed or registered?
  • Would you provide me with a list of the registered licensees?

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GENETIC DISEASE BRANCH
(510) 412-1502

  • How will the public be assured of high quality testing & counseling under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)?
  • How can you assure quality genetic services in a managed care environment?
  • What programs are provided by DHS in the area of genetic testing?

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HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM PAYMENT (HIPP) PROGRAM
1-(866) 866-298-8443

  • What are the eligibility requirements?
  • Would you send me some information?
  • What is a COBRA and why are we required to do one for an employee?

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LABORATORY FIELD SERVICES
 (510) 620-3800

  • What must I do to become licensed as a Medical Technologist in California?
  • What requirements must a clinical laboratory satisfy to become licensed in California?
  • When can my laboratory expect an inspection?

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    LICENSING & CERTIFICATION/HOSPITALS/NURSING HOMES
    (916) 552-8700

    • How can I get my health facility licensed or certified?
    • How can I get information about a specific health facility?
    • How can I make a complaint about a health facility?

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    MEDI-CAL BENEFITS
    (916) 552-9797

    • What benefits does your program provide?
    • How many visits to the doctor am I allowed?
    • Will this program cover me if I'm out of California?

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    MEDI-CAL ELIGIBILITY
    (916) 552-9200

     

    • My provider said I wasn't eligible for services, why?
    • How can I stop enrollment with one health provider and begin with another?
    • Where can I apply for benefits?

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    PACIFIC HEALTH ADVANTAGE (PacAdvantage)
    1-877-4-PAC-ADV (1-877-472-2238)

    • Who's eligible for this program?
    • How much does this program cost?
    • Is my current health plan participating?

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    PRESS/PUBLIC AFFAIRS
    (916) 440-7660

    • Media related questions

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    RADIOLOGIC HEALTH BRANCH
    (916) 327-5106

     

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    RECOVERY/THIRD PARTY LIABILITY
    (916) 650-0490

    • Would you help me answer the questionnaire I received in the mail regarding my personal injury claim?
    • As an attorney, I need to know the total dollars paid out on behalf of my client as the result of an accident?
    • Will DHS be filing a claim against a deceased Medi-Cal recipients estate?

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    TOBACCO CONTROL
    (916) 449-5500

    • What statistics are available on the number of people who have died from second-hand smoke?
    • How many people in California died last year from smoke-related diseases?
    • Do you have any free smoking cessation programs available?

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    TOXICS, DEPARTMENT OF
    (916) 324-1826

    • What are the hazardous waste generator requirements and/or how do I get an EPA number?
    • Is there a known hazardous waste site near where I am buying my home?
    • Is this product a hazardous waste material? (i.e., lead-based paint, asbestos, etc.)

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    VITAL RECORDS
    (916) 445-2684

    • How do I order a birth, death, or marriage certificate?
    • How can I make corrections to a birth certificate?

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    VITAL STATISTICS
    (916) 552-8095

    • Where can I get information on health statistics?

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