Medi-Cal Urgent Care in San Leandro — CityHealth Accepts Alameda Alliance

Looking for Medi-Cal urgent care in San Leandro? CityHealth accepts Alameda Alliance for Health — the Medi-Cal managed care plan for Alameda County residents. Walk in without an appointment, 7 days a week, and receive the same care as any other patient.

Does CityHealth Accept Medi-Cal in San Leandro?

CityHealth San Leandro is an in-network provider for Alameda Alliance for Health — the Medi-Cal managed care organization (MCO) that covers most Alameda County residents enrolled in Medi-Cal. This includes residents of San Leandro, Oakland, Hayward, Fremont, and surrounding cities.

If you’re enrolled in Medi-Cal through Alameda Alliance, CityHealth can provide:

• Urgent care visits (illness and injury treatment)
• TB skin tests and QuantiFERON TB Gold blood tests
• Lab work and blood draws
• STI/STD testing
• COVID-19 testing and treatment
• Vaccinations and immunizations
• Physical exams and school physicals
• Walk-in primary care services

Note: CityHealth accepts Alameda Alliance for Health (managed Medi-Cal). If you’re enrolled in a different Medi-Cal plan or have straight fee-for-service Medi-Cal, please call ahead or visit our insurance page to confirm coverage.

How to Use Your Medi-Cal at CityHealth

1. Bring your Alameda Alliance member ID card — this is the card you received when you enrolled in Medi-Cal through Alameda Alliance. If you don’t have your card, bring your name and date of birth and we can usually look up your coverage.
2. Walk in or book online — no referral is needed for urgent care services. Simply come in during our hours and check in at the front desk.
3. Low or no copay — most Medi-Cal managed care plans have $0 copay for urgent care visits, though some may charge a small fee. Your Alameda Alliance plan summary will show your specific cost-sharing.

Is CityHealth San Leandro a Medi-Cal Provider?

Yes — CityHealth is a contracted provider with Alameda Alliance for Health, which is the Medi-Cal managed care plan for Alameda County. Being contracted means we’re in-network, which means your visits are covered at the managed care rates (not out-of-network rates), keeping your costs low.

For more information about Alameda Alliance coverage at CityHealth, visit our Alameda Alliance for Health page.

Other Insurance Accepted at CityHealth San Leandro

In addition to Alameda Alliance for Health / Medi-Cal, CityHealth San Leandro accepts:

• Medicare
• Blue Shield of California
• Most Covered California plans (ACA marketplace)
• Most major commercial PPO plans
• Self-pay patients with transparent pricing

If you don’t have insurance or your plan isn’t accepted, ask about our affordable self-pay rates.

What Conditions Can Be Treated with Medi-Cal at CityHealth?

CityHealth San Leandro treats a full range of urgent and primary care conditions under Medi-Cal. Common reasons to visit include:

• Cold, flu, respiratory infections, COVID-19
• Strep throat, ear infections, sinus infections
• UTIs and bladder infections
• Minor injuries: sprains, fractures, lacerations
• Skin rashes, infections, and allergic reactions
• TB test for school, employment, or immigration
• STI/STD testing
• Annual physicals and preventive care
• Sports physicals and school physicals

For same-day care, walk into CityHealth San Leandro or book online.

Medi-Cal Coverage: What Services Are Covered at Urgent Care?

Medi-Cal covers a wide range of urgent care services at CityHealth San Leandro. Most Medi-Cal plans include coverage for:

• Urgent illness treatment — infections (strep, UTI, sinus, ear), flu, COVID, bronchitis
• Injury treatment — sprains, fractures, lacerations requiring stitches, burns
• On-site laboratory tests — urinalysis, strep tests, flu tests, basic bloodwork
• X-ray imaging — covered for injury evaluation and respiratory illness
• STI testing and treatment — HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis
• TB testing — both skin test (TST) and QuantiFERON blood test
• Physical exams — sports physicals, school physicals, pre-employment physicals (for non-DOT)
• Mental health screening — anxiety and depression assessment, referrals
• COVID treatment — including antiviral prescriptions (Paxlovid) for eligible patients

Coverage may vary by Medi-Cal plan. Alameda Alliance for Health is the local Medi-Cal managed care plan in Alameda County. CityHealth is an Alameda Alliance provider. If you have questions about your specific coverage, call the number on the back of your Medi-Cal card or visit our Alameda Alliance page.

Do You Need a Referral to Use Medi-Cal at Urgent Care?

No referral is needed to visit CityHealth urgent care with Medi-Cal for urgent conditions. Medi-Cal covers urgent care visits directly. You do not need your primary care doctor’s approval to be seen for an urgent illness or injury.

For certain services — like specialist referrals or non-urgent elective care — your Medi-Cal plan may require authorization. Ask our front desk team about your specific situation when you arrive.

Frequently Asked Questions: Medi-Cal Urgent Care at CityHealth

Does CityHealth accept Medi-Cal in San Leandro?

Yes. CityHealth San Leandro is in-network with Alameda Alliance for Health, which is the Medi-Cal managed care plan for Alameda County. If your Medi-Cal coverage is through Alameda Alliance, you can use it at CityHealth San Leandro for urgent care, TB testing, lab work, and more.

Can I use Medi-Cal for urgent care with no appointment?

Yes. CityHealth San Leandro accepts walk-in patients with Medi-Cal (Alameda Alliance) 7 days a week. No appointment is required for urgent care visits. Walk in, show your Alameda Alliance member card, and receive care.

What should I bring to my Medi-Cal urgent care visit?

Bring your Alameda Alliance member ID card and a valid photo ID. If you do not have your card, front desk staff can often verify your coverage using your name and date of birth. If your coverage has lapsed or changed, you may need to pay a self-pay rate or contact Alameda Alliance to confirm active enrollment.

What is the CityHealth San Leandro address and hours?

CityHealth San Leandro is located at 2110 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577. The clinic is open 7 days a week. Call ahead or visit our San Leandro clinic page for current hours and directions.

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