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.

Beneficiaries & Members

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Recent:
Beneficiaries: Important Information About Medi-Cal and COVID-19 - Updated on June 17, 2020
Dental Care: Resuming Preventive Services - June 2, 2020
Family PACT Client FAQs for COVID-19 - Apr 21, 2020
When Is Dental Care an Emergency? A COVID-19 Guide for Families - Apr 10, 2020
Hospital Presumptive Eligibility: COVID-19 Flexibilities - Apr 2, 2020

Waiver Requests & Approvals

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Recent:
SPA 20-0025 – Request for Additional State Plan Amendments - June 30, 2020
Appendix K for 1915c Waivers: Consolidated Extensions and Personal Care Provider Sick Leave - June 10, 2020
Appendix K Approval Letter- May 27, 2020
Appendix K for 1915c Waivers: Consolidated COI and HCBS Settings- May 27, 2020
Appendix K for 1915c Waivers: Consolidated Reporting- May 27, 2020

Providers & Partners

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Recent:
Suicide Prevention Practices for Care Providers – July 10, 2020
IN 20-040 - County Guidance: MHSA Funding Flexibilities during COVID-19 – July 3, 2020
MHSA County Plan (FY 2020-21) – July 3, 2020
Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) - COVID-19 Flexibilities - Updated July 1, 2020
PPL 20-025 – Time Survey Training Requirement Extension - July 1, 2020
Rate Flexibilities: Clinical Laboratory Services during COVID-19 - July 1, 2020

Funding Opportunities for Health Providers

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