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

APL 20-022 (Revised) - COVID-19 Vaccine Administration - Updated January 20, 2022
Medi-Cal COVID-19 Vaccination Rates - Updated January 13, 2022
DHCS COVID-19 Vaccine Administration FAQs for Beneficiaries - Updated January 7, 2022
DHCS COVID-19 Vaccine Administration FAQs for Providers - Updated January 7, 2022
Managed Care Health Plan Vaccine Response Plans - December 10, 2021

Beneficiaries & Members

Recent:
Premium Waiver Due to COVID-19 - Updated June 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 22-0004: Request for COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Reimbursement - January 14, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Approval Letter - January 14, 2022
SPA 21-0049: Approval for State-Operated Community Crisis Homes - December 15, 2021
SPA 21-0055: COVID-19 Incentive Payments for IHSS Providers - April 9, 2021
SPA 21-0042: Approval for Extension of COVID-19 IHSS Sick Leave Benefits - July 28, 2021

Vaccines - CDPH Resources

“30 Conversations in 30 Days” Campaign
Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine
My Vaccine Record
Vaccinate all 58
Employer Vaccination Toolkit
COVID Response Toolkit

Providers & Partners

Recent:
APL 20-022 (Revised) - COVID-19 Vaccine Administration - Updated January 20, 2022
MEDIL I 22-01: Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Additional Contact Requirement - January 14, 2022
IN 22-002: UPDATED: Requirements for COVID-19 Vaccination, Boosters, Vaccination Verification, Masking and Testing for Behavioral Health Facility Workers - January 14, 2022
Long Term Care Facilities Reimbursement – (ICF-DDs, DPNF-Bs, DPSAs, and NF-As) - Updated December 30, 2021

Funding Opportunities for Health Providers

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