About California State Medicaid Director Tyler Sadwith

Tyler Sadwith was appointed State Medicaid Director at the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) by Governor Gavin Newsom in March 2024. As State Medicaid Director and Chief Deputy Director, Mr. Sadwith represents California’s Medicaid program (Medi-Cal) with federal partners at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). He provides strategic direction and oversight for Medi-Cal, serving 14 million vulnerable Californians.

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Sadwith served as Deputy Director, Behavioral Health at DHCS since 2022 and Assistant Deputy Director, Behavioral Health from 2021 to 2022. Previously, he was a Senior Consultant for Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc. At the federal level, Mr. Sadwith held several positions at CMS, including Technical Director.

Mr. Sadwith earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Reed College.