General Session 1

Listening Tour Session | Health Equity Roadmap Initiative

“Feels good to have our concerns heard.”

Session Infographic (PDF)

Overview

Community Partner: Everyday Impact Consulting
Location: Virtual Session
Date: September 29, 2023
Population: General Medi-Cal Membership

Things We Heard

Operational Barriers to Care
Mental Health Services
Transportation
Vision Services
Financial Burdens
Dental Services
Gender Affirming Care
Accessibility

Population of Focus

Medi-Cal members represent the ethnic and cultural diversity of California’s population. As of July 2023, the approximate racial/ethnic distribution of the Medi-Cal member population consisted of the following racial/ethnic groups: Hispanic (50.7 percent), White (16.4 percent), Not Reported (16.2), Asian (9.3 percent), Black or African American (6.9 percent), and American Indian or Alaskan Native (0.4 percent).

Race/Ethnicity	Certified Eligibles	Percent
Hispanic	7,901,214	50.7%
White	2,560,077	16.4%
Not Reported	2,530,010	16.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1,453,431	9.3%
African-American	1,075,837	6.9%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	55,302	0.4%
Total	15,575,871	100%

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