DHCS COVID‑19 Response

DHCS is working with our program partners and state and federal officials to ensure Medi-Cal beneficiaries have access to medically necessary COVID‑19 testing and care. The resources below contain detailed information about our actions during the COVID-19 emergency.

Vaccines

DHCS COVID-19 Vaccine Administration FAQs for Beneficiaries - Updated March 29, 2021
DHCS COVID-19 Vaccine Administration FAQs for Providers - Updated March 29, 2021
PACE Policy Letter 21-01 - Vaccine Administration - March 12, 2021
HCBA Waiver PL 21-001 – Vaccine Administration - March 11, 2021
APL 20-022 (Revised): COVID-19 Vaccine Administration - March 11, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers - Frequently Asked Questions - Updated March 11, 2021

Beneficiaries & Members

Recent:
Premium Waiver Due to COVID-19 - Updated January 19, 2021
Guidance on Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for COVID 19 - January 14, 2021
Beneficiaries: Important Information About Medi-Cal and COVID-19 - Updated June 17, 2020
Dental Care: Resuming Preventive Services - June 2, 2020
Family PACT Client FAQs for COVID-19 -April 21, 2020

Waiver Requests & Approvals

Recent:
CMS Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Carve-out - April 5, 2021
SPA 21-0016 CMS-Approved State Plan Amendment - March 26, 2021
SPA 20-0040 - CMS-Approved State Plan Amendment - March 16, 2021
CMS Fourth Approval of Additional 1135 Waivers - March 12, 2021
SPA 21-0020 - Request for COVID-19 Vaccine Reimbursements in FQHCs and RHCs - March 11, 2021

Providers & Partners

Recent:
AB 1629 Skilled Nursing Facility 2020-21 Rate - Updated April 7, 2021
PACE Policy Letter 21-01 - Vaccine Administration - March 12, 2021
HCBA Waiver PL 21-001 – Vaccine Administration - March 11, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers - Frequently Asked Questions - Updated March 11, 2021
APL 20-022 (Revised): COVID-19 Vaccine Administration - March 11, 2021

Funding Opportunities for Health Providers

Resources offering potential funding opportunities to assist our partners during the COVID-19 public health emergency.