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

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:
SPA 21-0003 - Request for Crisis Stabilization Units – January 22, 2021
SPA 20-0046 - Request for COVID Testing in Schools - December 31, 2020
SPA 20-0046 - Notice to Tribes and Designees of Indian Health Programs: Request for COVID Testing in Schools – January 4, 2021
Section 1115 Waiver Request for COVID Testing in School - December 31, 2020
Notice to Tribes and Designees of Indian Health Programs: Section 1115 Waiver Request for COVID Testing in School – January 4, 2021
CMS Fourth Approval of Additional 1135 Waivers- December 31, 2020
DHCS Section 1135 Waiver Request – Additional Flexibilities - December 24, 2020

Providers & Partners

Recent:
MC 1982B SMHS Claim Forms - Updated January 27, 2021
PPL 21-004 - Temporary Increase of 6.2 percent to the Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency - January 25, 2021
APL 20-021 - Acute Hospital Care at Home - Updated January 19, 2021
Guidance on Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for COVID 19 - January 14, 2021
New Program to Enhance Hospital Capacity Amid COVID-19 Surge - Updated January 14, 2021

Funding Opportunities for Health Providers

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