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That sucks and/or blows.
Closest AHF Wellness Center looks like Long Beach or Upland.
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If your income is low enough get on Medi-Cal.
The coverage there is actually better than nearly every PPO and it is paid for by the taxpayers.
I let my PPO lapse when business was tough and ended up on it. Had better coverage than Blue Shield PPO.
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You can also apply for Medi-Cal at any time and it is effective immediately if you qualify. Income limit for a single individual (as shown on your taxes) is just over $22,000/year.
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I didn’t know the limit but when I got hospitalized the rep at UCLA put me in contact with a third party that got me on Medi-Cal retroactively, giving me coverage for a 30k hospital stay when I foolishly let my PPO lapse.
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Also:
Several clinics in Orange County offer free or low-cost full-panel STI testing, often tailored for those without insurance or meeting specific income criteria.
Top Recommendations for Free Testing
17th Street Testing and Treatment Clinic (OC Health Care Agency)
Services: Provides confidential testing and treatment for most STIs, including syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and Hepatitis C, along with HIV testing.
Availability: Offers "Quick Check" appointments for those without symptoms.
Location: 1725 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Contact: Call (714) 834-8787 for the STI Clinic.
OC Health
OC Health
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LGBTQ Center OC
5.0
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Non-profit organization
ClosedSanta Ana, CA
Services: Provides free on-site STI and HIV testing. This typically includes syphilis (blood draw), HIV (finger prick), and self-collected swabs for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Location: 1605 North Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Note: Appointments are recommended, though walk-ins are often welcome.
LGBTQ Center Orange County
LGBTQ Center Orange County
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Radiant Health Centers
4.1
(41)
Medical clinic
ClosedIrvine Business Complex
Services: Offers free STI, HIV, and hepatitis C testing for uninsured patients. Their comprehensive panels include screening for a wide range of infections.
Location: Medical clinic based in Irvine, CA.
Contact: You can request an appointment at Radiant Health Centers or call (949) 809-5700.
Radiant Health Centers
Radiant Health Centers
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Other Potential No-Cost Options
Planned Parenthood: If you are uninsured or low-income, you may qualify for the Family PACT program, which covers STI testing and treatment at no cost. You can check your eligibility at Planned Parenthood Orange County or by calling (714) 922-4100.
AltaMed Medical Group: Listed as a resource for confidential and free testing in the Santa Ana area.
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Also:
Several clinics in Orange County offer free or low-cost full-panel STI testing, often tailored for those without insurance or meeting specific income criteria.
Top Recommendations for Free Testing
17th Street Testing and Treatment Clinic (OC Health Care Agency)
Services: Provides confidential testing and treatment for most STIs, including syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and Hepatitis C, along with HIV testing.
Availability: Offers "Quick Check" appointments for those without symptoms.
Location: 1725 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Contact: Call (714) 834-8787 for the STI Clinic.
LGBTQ Center OC
5.0
Non-profit organization
ClosedSanta Ana, CA
Services: Provides free on-site STI and HIV testing. This typically includes syphilis (blood draw), HIV (finger prick), and self-collected swabs for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Location: 1605 North Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Note: Appointments are recommended, though walk-ins are often welcome.
Radiant Health Centers
Medical clinic
ClosedIrvine Business Complex
Services: Offers free STI, HIV, and hepatitis C testing for uninsured patients. Their comprehensive panels include screening for a wide range of infections.
Location: Medical clinic based in Irvine, CA.
Contact: You can request an appointment at Radiant Health Centers or call (949) 809-5700.
Radiant Health Centers
Radiant Health Centers
Other Potential No-Cost Options
Planned Parenthood: If you are uninsured or low-income, you may qualify for the Family PACT program, which covers STI testing and treatment at no cost. You can check your eligibility at Planned Parenthood Orange County or by calling (714) 922-4100.
AltaMed Medical Group: Listed as a resource for confidential and free testing in the Santa Ana area.
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This was posted by Apple in another blog. I'm going to check it out next week
"If you're in LA, AHF on Western Ave has a free walk-in clinic. Tuesday through Saturday and they are open late. They also offer Prep for free. I've never inquired about it though. I have insurance however, this is much easier and more convenient. You can go as often as you want. Results usually take 2-3 days. If you are a girl, like me, the process is much faster. I'm usually in and out in 15 minutes, even when it's busy. I've been getting tested here for as long as I can remember. Easy peasy."
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Local health department! :0)
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I have an insurance broker. He's AMAZING. He's free. I send everyone to him! In my civi job I am self-employed and he works wonders for me. My insurance is through Blue Shield, Providence (which are great), co-pays usually $5, specialties a little more deductible $1400.
He works the numbers for me. Whatever overage I make I just plan to pay back at the end of the year in taxes. Its much better than going with a pricier plan with higher co-pays and deductibles. He has access to everything including Covered CA and Medi-Cal.
Let me know if you want his info. 
Sorry this happened, it's so stressful.
Also some drs do sliding scale. I broke my ankle and my insurance was messed up at the time. My mechanic of all people sent me to a podiatrist in Burbank. He only charged $250 for my first visit and $250 for the followup after surgery. That was all. Just wanted to offer some options.
Hope it works out!
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Thank you everyone...so much good information in here I will check it all out.
My medi-cal is the guy messed up right now actually lol I am low income enough to qualify but they pulled some weird thing on me recently and now I have to appeal. In the interim, they gave me the boot and until it rectifies I am on my own apparently. I am keeping myself bubble wrapped until then lol and having to figure this specific part out but I figure this is a good thing to know at any rate.
I have paid $500 dollars at a clinic before for a full panel, stupidly, and do not want to repeat that again. I knew there had to be better options. I really appreciate you all, this community is such a freaking life saver!
Like a protective older sister/brother I never had but always wanted
ALSO just so everyone knows (I heard from my dental office so maybe I am wrong, but I doubt it)
Medi-cal is going to take away all dental (only dental emergencies) for anyone over 21 in July so go get that work done!!!
I need a few things done waited like an idiot and that out of pocket will be in the few $1000s. FML.
It is so unfair we have to fight this hard to stay alive haha. Thanks again everyone!
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