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: 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.
5 Things To Know: CHCS Opens Applications for Professional Development Program
The Medicaid Pathways Program, offered by the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS), is a nine-month professional development program intended to support senior Medicaid staff’s leadership skills. The curriculum’s core components include practicing a competency-based leadership model, engaging in individual coaching, and applying the leadership curriculum. Senior leaders in Medicaid agencies from all states and...
5 Things To Know: Expanded Hospital Supplier Diversity Reports Due July 1
The first round of expanded Hospital Supplier Diversity Reports required under Assembly Bill (AB) 1392 (2023) is due to the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) on July 1. In 2024, the Office of Administrative Law approved HCAI’s regulations to implement AB 1392, which updated the law to require that hospitals not only report...
5 Things To Know: Community Conversation Will Focus on Regional Workforce Challenges
On June 5, the San Diego Workforce Partnership will host a local conversation with employers, partners, and funders from across San Diego County. The 9:30–11:30 a.m. session is geared toward partner organizations and potential funders, and the 1:30–3:30 p.m. session is geared toward employers. Topics to be discussed include: retention and turnover reduction, pilot programs, improving productivity...
5 Things To Know: Imperial County PATH Collaborative to Host Summer Events
The Imperial County Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Initiative Collaborative has several events scheduled for this summer, including: an in-person gathering on June 26 in El Centro, a virtual California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Provider Forum on June 18, virtual CalAIM Peer Coaching Circles every other Monday, and a quarterly CalAIM 101 training...