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
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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
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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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