Can CMSP authorize treatment before I finish the application process?
If you have applied for CMSP but have not received a letter of approval or denial, you are considered a “pending CMSP” patient; and the following applies: Establish yourself as a patient at any of the CHC clinics throughout the County. To become an established patient, you must be seen by any CHC primary care clinician. To begin the process, please call 1-800-866-INFO (1-800-866-4636) to locate the CHC clinic nearest to you. CHC clinics are located in several cities throughout San Luis Obispo County. You may also obtain the listing of the addresses, phone numbers, and hours of operation for all CHC clinics from the CMSP Web site or from the CMSP eligibility office. Once you have had your first visit with a CHC clinician, you will gain access to the primary medical care and other services you are seeking. Any lab, radiology, prescriptions, supplies or physical therapy that you may receive before your first visit to a CHC clinic will, in most cases, become your responsibility for payment
