Carol Gallegos, Deputy Director
Carol.Gallegos@dhcs.ca.gov
Lead Over Legislative Advocacy & Consulting Sections
Melissa Bacon, Assistant Deputy Director
Melissa.Bacon@dhcs.ca.gov
Lead Over Administration & Outreach Section and Budget Trailer Bill Legislation
Rafaela Casillas, Assistant to the Deputy Director & Assistant Deputy Director
Rafaela.Casillas@dhcs.ca.gov
(Scheduling)
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Legislative Coordinators
Proposed Legislation and Legislative Inquiries
Vacant (Temporary coverage in bold and parenthesis)
- Capitated Rates (Dan Scott)
- Managed Care (Dan Scott)
- Office of Compliance (Ruy Laredo)
- Quality & Population Health Management (Ruy Laredo)
Ruy Laredo (
Ruy.Laredo@dhcs.ca.gov)
- Administrative Hearings & Appeals
- CA-MMIS Operations
- Eligibility
- Licensing & Certification
- Safety Net Financing
- Office of Medicare Innovation & Integration
- Communications
- Family Planning
- Pharmacy Benefits
- Provider Enrollment
- Third Party Liability & Recovery
Legislative Analysts
Constituent Issues, Bill Assignments, Legislative Inquiries, Legislative Reports
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Legislative Coordinators
Proposed Legislation and Legislative Inquiries
Amy Springmeyer (Amy.Springmeyer@dhcs.ca.gov)
- Enterprise Technology Services
- Legal Services
- Local Government Financing
- Medi-Cal Behavioral Health
- Strategic Partnerships
Vacant (Temporary coverage in bold and parenthesis)
- Administration (Amy Springmeyer)
- Audits and Investigations (Amy Springmeyer)
- Benefits (Caitlin Nord)
- Clinical Assurance (Amy Springmeyer)
- Dental (Amy Springmeyer)
- Fee-For-Service Rates (Caitlin Nord)
- Strategic Planning & Workforce Development (Amy Springmeyer)
Vacant (Temporary coverage in bold and parenthesis)
- Civil Rights (Caitlin Nord)
- Community Services (Caitlin Nord)
- Enterprise Data & Information Management (Caitlin Nord)
- Integrated Systems of Care (Caitlin Nord)
- Tribal Affairs (Caitlin Nord)
Legislative Analysts
Constituent Issues, Bill Assignments, Legislative Inquiries, Legislative Reports
- Legislative Hearings and Briefings
- State and Federal Member, Capitol and District Office Relations
- Stakeholder Announcements
Ivanna Her (Ivanna.Her@dhcs.ca.gov), Administrative Analyst
- Internal Operations
- Public Records Act Liaison
- Retirement Resolutions
- Appointee Confirmation Process
- Training Coordinator
The Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs (LGA) facilitates, coordinates, and advocates for the development and enactment of legislation in the interest of public health. As a key player in carrying out the Department of Health Care Services' mission to preserve and improve the health status of all Californians, LGA assists in the development and refinement of the State's health care laws. LGA performs its role through various functions.
1501 Capitol Avenue
(916) 440-7500 FAX: (916) 440-7510
Mailing address: MS 0006, PO Box 997413, Sacramento, CA 95899-7413
