Indian Health Program
The mission of the Indian Health Program (IHP) is to improve the health status of American Indians living in urban, rural, and reservation or rancheria communities throughout California.
Health services for American Indians are based on a special historical legal responsibility identified in treaties with the U.S. government. California voluntarily accepted this responsibility by adopting Public Law (P.L.) 83-280 in 1954, which allowed for State jurisdiction of Indian affairs. The legislative authority for the program is Health and Safety (H&S) Code, Sections 124575 – 124595 and Title XVII Chapter 3.1, Section 1500-1541. For more information, please see our IHP Flyer.
Indian Health Care Programs (IHCP)
Find IHCP medical, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health services near you.
Find a Service Please note: As a new patient you may be required to provide additional information regarding your Tribal affiliation, medical, dental, or behavioral health history related to the specific services you are needing.
Upcoming Events
DHCS woud like to highlight that these meetings are intended to allow Tribal and Indian health program representatives a forum to provide feedback on elements of DHCS initiatives with specific impact to Tribes, Indian health programs, and American Indian Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
