​​​​​Genetically Handicapped Persons Program

Genetically Handicapped Persons Program

The Genetically Handicapped Persons Program (GHPP) is a health care program for adults with specific genetic diseases. GHPP helps beneficiaries with their health care costs. GHPP works with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other members of the health care team in providing many types of health services.

To Avoid a Delay in Processing your Application/Renewal:

When submitting a GHPP application, it is very important that you include a copy of your prior year's signed Federal Tax Form 1040. If you are dependent on another person's tax return, that return must be submitted. If you do not submit a completed and signed GHPP application and include all necessary documentation, GHPP staff will not be able to enroll you into the program, renew your program eligibility, or authorize services that are beyond your eligibility period.

Three ways to submit an application and all supporting documentation:

Email:

GHPPEligibility@dhcs.ca.gov

Fax: 

916-440-5762 or

Mail:

Genetically Handicapped Persons Program

311 S. Spring Street, Suite 800

Los Angeles, CA  90013

Contact Information:

Eligibility, application or renewal questions:

Email:

GHPPEligibility@dhcs.ca.gov

Call:

213-897-3574

Service Authorization Request (SAR) questions:

Email:

FaxGHPP@dhcs.ca.gov

Call:

800-541-5555

Did you know???

If you are paying for other health care insurance, you may be eligible for reimbursement through the Health Insurance Premium Reimbursement Program.

For more information or to request an application, email ghppeligibility@dhcs.ca.gov. 

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)

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