CCHP is the primary managed-care provider for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in Contra Costa and we also manage smaller plans for county employees and IHSS homecare workers. Our members have access to hundreds of family medicine doctors and specialists in our provider networks.
Providers or the general public can contact Provider Relations at: providerrelations@cchealth or by calling 1-877-800-7423 option 6.
Contracting and non-contracting providers can contact Utilization Management at 1-877-208-4959 to request to obtain prompt authorization.
Call CCHP Member Services at 1-877-661-6230 (Option 2).
If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence on January 1, you may apply for an exemption of $7,000 off your assessed value for an annual savings of approximately $70 on your property taxes. New property owners will automatically receive an exemption application.
Homeowner's Exemption If you own and occupy the property as your principal place of residence, you are eligible for a Homeowners' Exemption of $7,000 in assessed value for that property. The exemption will reduce the annual property tax bill by at least $70 each year.
Declaration of Homestead – A document recorded by either a homeowner or head of household on his primary residence to protect his home from forced sale in satisfaction of certain types of creditors' claims. Decree of Distribution – Evidences the distribution of real property from the estate of a deceased person.
A homestead declaration protects your home's equity from both to forced and voluntary sales of the property. Exempt proceeds from a voluntary sale are protected if another home is purchased within 6 months.
You must occupy the dwelling as your principal residence as of January 1 of each year to qualify for the Homeowners' Exemption for that year.