At the Capitol in downtown Sacramento, and at the County Administration Center in downtown San Diego, budget season is in full swing. Gov. Newsom released his May Revision last week — and while the $300 billion budget contains a number of new proposals affecting hospitals, health systems, and the patients they serve, it does not address your hospitals’ inflationary challenges.
MEDI-CAL ELIGIBILITY FOR NEW UKRAINIAN ARRIVALS: The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released a Medi-Cal Eligibility Division Information Letter to provide guidance to counties on the Medi-Cal eligibility of Ukrainian nationals arriving in California. It is anticipated that a significant number will resettle in California. The federal government has not provided any special benefit eligibility for this population, but has authorized the use of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainian arrivals who qualify. Many of the Ukrainian arrivals may enter under TPS or as humanitarian parolees and may not be eligible for the traditional federal services offered to immigrants granted refugee status. However, they may qualify for state-funded programs, including state-funded full-scope Medi-Cal. The letter provides guidance on how to establish Medi-Cal eligibility for this population (based on current Medi-Cal policy) for state and federal Medi-Cal benefits. DHCS will work closely with the state Office of Refugee Health and stakeholders to ensure that new Ukrainian arrivals receive the Medi-Cal benefits to which they are entitled.
More than two years of living through a pandemic have taken a huge a toll on the mental health of millions of Americans, both young and old. This month, as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month (Mental Health Matters Month in San Diego County), it’s more important than ever to shine the spotlight on a growing challenge that has been seriously exacerbated by the pandemic.
The HASD&IC Annual Meeting is an important gathering of our region’s health care leaders and serves to influence change, challenge conventional wisdom, and encourage new ways of thinking on issues of relevance to hospitals and health care. Make plans now to join with colleagues, community partners, city/county leadership, and special guests/speakers for a day of […]
Thank you to our members, special guests, speakers, and sponsors for your engagement in the 2019 HASD&IC Annual Meeting! The information and conversations exchanged truly made this a day of connecting, networking, and learning. Thank you also and congratulations to this year’s honorees and to all our community partners for your leadership and positive impact […]
Thank you to our members, special guests, speakers, and sponsors for your engagement and support! Although we were unable to gather in person, our virtual event provided an important opportunity to come together and reflect on the events of the past eight months, consider what we have accomplished, and discuss the challenges that lay ahead. […]
Thank you to our members, special guests, speakers, and sponsors for your engagement and support! Although we were unable to gather in person, our virtual event provided an important opportunity to reflect on the year past and learn from colleagues and community partners as we work together to address current challenges, including workforce, operational sustainability, […]