“I'd like to see better, more coordinated communication that would provide consistent information.”
Overview
- Community Partner: Choice in Aging (People with Disabilities)
- Location: Santa Ana, CA
- Date: February 13, 2024
- Population: Medi-Cal members with Disabilities
What We Heard
- Access to Specialty Care
- Transition of Care from Pediatrics to Adult Medicine
- Mental Health Services
- Accessibility
- Coordination of Care
Population of Focus
One in four adults in California have a disability. People with disabilities have higher prevalence of some diseases; higher rates of morbidity, mortality, and risk factors for poor health, and lower rates of receiving preventive care (i.e. mammograms, pap smears, and dental visits) compared to their non-disabled peers. Among working age adults with disabilities, one in three do not have a regular health care provider and have unmet health care needs because of costs.
Seniors and Persons with Disabilities (December 2023)
| Group | Certified Eligibles | Percent |
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| Seniors Persons with Disabilites | 2,195,934 | 15% |
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| Other Members | 12,682,721 | 85% |
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