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

Medi-Cal COVID-19 Vaccination Rates - July 9, 2021
DHCS COVID-19 Vaccine Administration FAQs for Beneficiaries - Updated July 1, 2021
DHCS COVID-19 Vaccine Administration FAQs for Providers - Updated July 1, 2021
APL 20-022 (Revised): COVID-19 Vaccine Administration - Updated May 5, 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

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:
Appendix K for 1115 Waivers Approval Letter: Update for Extension of Approval Period - June 9, 2021
Appendix K for 1115 Waivers: Update for Extension of Approval Period - June 9, 2021
SPA 21-0027: Income Disregard for Golden State Stimulus or Grant Payments - June 4, 2021
SPA 21-0027: Disaster Relief for the Golden State Supplement and Grant - April 9, 2021
CMS Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Carve-out - April 5, 2021

Providers & Partners

Recent:
IN 21-040 – Extended MHSA-related COVID-19 Flexibilities – July 22, 2021
Form 5510 - MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan or Update Extension FY 2021-22 – July 22, 2021
MEDIL I 21-12 - Extension of COVID-19 Waiver for Refugee Medical Assistance - July 9, 2021
Medi-Cal COVID-19 Vaccination Rates - July 9, 2021
APL 20-011 – Site Reviews, Audits, Monitoring, Health Risk Assessments Under Governor's Executive Order N-55-20 - Updated July 8, 2021
Narcotic Treatment Program FAQ - Updated July 8, 2021

Funding Opportunities for Health Providers

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