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Program: Community Health Initiative of Kern County

Agency: Dignity Health, Mercy and Memorial Hospitals


Resource Number: 5643976
Description


Provides uninsured individuals access to comprehensive health insurance.
 




Program Phones:
661-632-5018Business Line
661-632-5988Fax

Website: www.coveredkerncounty.org/
Email: [email protected]

Location information
Community Health Initiative of Kern County  
Location: 2215 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(Map)
Program Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Description: Cross streets are A Street and D Street at Truxtun Ave
Bus Service: Bus 43
Public Transportation Kern Transit
Disabilities Access: No information has been provided by Agency
Mailing Address: PO Box 119, Bakersfield, CA 93302

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Open to all; specializes in serving low-income children, adults and seniors
Languages: Spanish, English
Application Process: Call for information.
Payment methods: No fee
Documents Required: Proof of income, proof of Kern County residency, identification card/driver license, and proof of legal residency(not necessary for all programs)
Service Area: Kern County
Defined coverage area:
CA-Kern County


Categorized as:
Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling
State/Local Health Insurance Programs


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Verification

Person at the resource who last verified this information:
Last Verified On: 3/17/2026
Last Verified By: Catherine Cervantes
Title: I & R Coordinator
 

Agency Background

Programs at Dignity Health, Mercy and Memorial Hospitals

Dignity Health
Homemaker Care Program
Memorial Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Mercy Memorial Home Health and Hospice Services
Mercy Outreach Center
Mercy Southwest Hospital
Mobile Health Screening Unit
Original Summer Camp and Adventure Fair

Tax Status: 501(c)(3)
Legal Status: Nonprofit - Incorporated
Incorporated: 1986