Biweekly Briefing Articles

5 Things To Know: Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Transition, Information Needed, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Avian Flu, County Budget

MEDI-CAL MANAGED CARE PLAN TRANSITION: The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released an All Plan Letter that provides guidance to all Medi-Cal managed care health plans (MCPs) regarding the 2024 MCP Transition, which is effective Jan. 1, 2024. In addition, DHCS has developed the 2024 Managed Care Plan Transition Policy Guide, which establishes and details the requirements for the implementation of the 2024 MCP Transition. The Policy Guide was initially published in May 2023 and will continue to be updated throughout 2023. All updates will be specifically identified in a dedicated section in the Policy Guide and will outline updates from prior versions in order to manage version history. The Policy Guide, which is also available on the DHCS 2024 MCP Transition web page, will denote effective dates and end dates, if applicable, to the specific policies contained therein. 

Associate Member Spotlight: Grossmont Healthcare District    

In 1952, the Grossmont Healthcare District — known at that time as Grossmont Hospital District — was formed to build and operate Grossmont Hospital as well as take care of the health care needs of San Diego’s East County region. In 1991, the District Board leased the hospital operations to Sharp HealthCare. The affiliation agreement […]

Associate Member Spotlight: The Elizabeth Hospice

The Elizabeth Hospice has been a trusted community resource for adult and pediatric hospice, palliative care, and grief support services in San Diego County and southwest Riverside County for more than 44 years. Their services have touched the lives of more than 120,000 children and adults facing the challenges of advanced severe illnesses. They ensure […]

5 Things To Know: Medi-Cal Enrollment Systems and Disenrollments, White Paper, Supplier Diversity Reports, Overdose Prevention And Outreach, EMS System Plan

MEDI-CAL ENROLLMENT SYSTEMS AND DISENROLLMENTS: The current enrollment system (MyBenefits CalWIN) that hospitals, clinics, schools, and social service providers use to connect San Diegans to CalFresh and Medi-Cal will shut down on June 29. The new system, BenefitsCal, will not be available until July 3. As a result, hospitals will have to use alternate methods for assisting patients with Medi-Cal applications between June 29 and July 3. July 1 is also the first month that Medi-Cal beneficiaries will be disenrolled if they didn’t renew their coverage. Please reach out to Lindsey Wade at lwade@hasdic.org with any questions or concerns.

HASD&IC Board Meeting Highlights

The HASD&IC Board of Directors convened on May 24. Board Chair Patrick Frias, MD, President & CEO of Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego, officiated. Gratitude was expressed to Capt. Kimberly Davis of Naval Medical Center San Diego for her engagement as a DoD Liaison to the Board with best wishes as she assumes her […]

Associate Member Spotlight: Procopio

Procopio is an AmLaw 200 corporate, intellectual property and litigation law firm with almost 200 attorneys in seven U.S. offices, including San Diego, Del Mar Heights, Silicon Valley, Orange County, Las Vegas, Scottsdale, and Washington, D.C. They serve public and private corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals in the United States as well as around the world. […]

Associate Member Spotlight: Anthem Blue Cross

Anthem Blue Cross understands that health connects us to each other. What people do impacts those around them. So, Anthem is dedicated to delivering better care to its members, providing greater value to its customers, and helping improve the health of their communities.   Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California. […]