California offering free COVID-19 in-home vaccination or transportation to a vaccine site for the disability community

California residents can now request in-home vaccinations and/or transit assistance to get vaccinated for COVID-19 by registering at MyTurn.‍ca.‍gov or by calling the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) COVID-19 Call Center at 1-833-422-4255. Currently, CDPH does not require medical documentation to request in-home vaccination. No one will ask you about your immigration status. Transportation can be requested for next day appointments. Unfortunately, transportation for same-day appointments is not available.

If you need transportation, the CDPH Call Center:

• Can assist with booking medical transportation for individuals who need specialized assistance to get to their vaccine appointments;

• Can schedule and arrange non-medical transportation for any California resident who needs assistance getting to their vaccine appointments.

If you need an in-home vaccination, the CDPH Call Center will confirm the need for in-home vaccination and gather relevant information (address, number of people in the household needing vaccinations, etc.) and share it with your Local Health Jurisdiction (the agency that provides public health services in your city or county).

• Your Local Health Jurisdiction will create a "Walk-in" clinic appointment for you using the My Turn portal.

• If necessary, your participating local health agency will then request ambulance assistance through the Medical and Health Operational Area Coordinator and the Emergency Medical Services Authority to coordinate and administer the vaccination(s) to you at your home.