About Medi-Cal
More than 15 million Californians rely on Medi-Cal, the state’s health care coverage safety net, for health insurance. Two-thirds of those on Medi-Cal are people of color and often live in communities with a lack of adequate health care providers. Without significant investments to support providers that deliver health care to California’s most vulnerable, millions living in rural and underserved areas are in jeopardy.
5 Things To Know: CalHHS Releases Recordings on OBBBA Impacts, Rural Health Transformation Program
The County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting two virtual town halls to review the Prehospital Notification Pilots; each town hall will share background information, provide brief demonstrations of each platform, solicit high-level pilot feedback, and answer questions. These events are an opportunity for all EMS system participants — including hospital emergency...
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Releases Toolkit for CalFresh, Medi-Cal Changes
In response to changes to CalFresh and Medi-Cal eligibility that have begun impacting the region, San Diego County released a community toolkit with updated information and resources — including meeting dates, flyers, FAQs, and videos — to help local organizations support the communities they serve. A resource page is also available for people affected by...
5 Things To Know: CalAIM Section 1115 Demonstration Public Comment Period Ends March 12
TThe Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has opened a 30-day public comment period — which ends on March 12 — to solicit feedback on a five-year renewal request of the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Section 1115 demonstration. DHCS is requesting federal approval for Section 1115 demonstration expenditure and waiver authorities to continue...
5 Things To Know: DHCS Report Highlights Growth in Medi-Cal ECM & Community Supports
The Department of Health Care Services has released its latest Medi-Cal Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports Quarterly Implementation Report. The report shows continued growth in ECM, including enrollment for children and youth — which more than doubled in Q2 2025. In addition, more than 520,000 Medi-Cal members have now accessed community supports, with...
5 Things To Know: Personal Care Service Options Guide Now Available
The County of San Diego has released a digital guide designed to help professionals such as social workers, clinic staff, and hospital discharge planners navigate and access personal care services. These services are for Medi-Cal members who are 55 and older, including those with dementia, as well as people with disabilities, and allow them to...
5 Things To Know: Medi-Cal Asset Test, New Presumptive Eligibility Requirements Will Take Effect Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, California will reinstate Medi-Cal's asset limit for certain coverage groups, including those who are age 65 or older; have a physical, mental, or developmental disability; live in a nursing home; or are in a household with too much income to qualify under federal tax rules.
5 Things To Know: DHCS to Notify Certain Adult Immigrants of Changes to Medi-Cal Coverage
On Nov. 7, the Department of Health Care Services will begin mailing a general information notice and frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to Medi-Cal members who have unsatisfactory immigration status or an unverified immigration status, and to certain non-immigrant visa holders who are active on full-scope Medi-Cal. Members will receive the general information notice and FAQ in their preferred language and in an alternative format (if applicable).
5 Things To Know: DHCS Issues Notices on Upcoming Medi-Cal Changes for Individuals Without Satisfactory Immigration Status
Last month, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released a Medi-Cal Eligibility Division Information Letter that includes an FAQ document on upcoming changes to Medi-Cal coverage for Californians without satisfactory immigration status, along with a letter that will be sent to impacted Californians in November.