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:
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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
Mail:
Genetically Handicapped Persons Program
Integrated Systems of Care Division
MS 4502
P.O. Box 997413
Sacramento, CA 95899-7413
Contact Information:
Eligibility, application, or renewal questions:
Email: GHPPEligibility@dhcs.ca.gov
Call: (916) 552-9105
Service Authorization Request (SAR) questions:
Email: FaxGHPP@dhcs.ca.gov
Call: (800) 541-5555
Fax: (916) 440-5318
To authorize a parent, guardian, or personal representative to contact the GHPP on your behalf, please complete and submit the Request to Access Protected Health Information by Parent, Guardian, or Personal Representative (DHCS 6237) form.
To authorize release of protected health information to third parties, please complete and submit the Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information to Third Parties (DHCS 6247)
The DHCS 6237 and DHCS 6247 forms for clients of the GHPP can be submitted by:
Email: GHPPEligibility@dhcs.ca.gov
Fax: (916) 440-5762
Mail:
Genetically Handicapped Persons Program
Integrated Systems of Care Division
P.O. Box 997413, MS 4502
Sacramento, CA 95899-7413
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.
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