DHCS Stakeholder Advisory Committee
The purpose of the DHCS Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) is to provide DHCS with valuable input on ongoing California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) implementation efforts, as well as help DHCS further its efforts to provide high-quality, appropriate care in keeping with the goals of national health care reform.
SAC members are recognized stakeholders/experts in their fields, including but not limited to beneficiary advocacy organizations and representatives of various Medi-Cal provider groups.
Next Meeting
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: DHCS 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814
(first floor conference center 71.1316)
Virtual Attendance
- Register for Virtual Attendance
- Panel members: Please email SACinquiries@dhcs.ca.gov to request
your panelist link.
Meeting Materials
Assistive Services
DHCS will provide free assistive services, including:
- Language and sign-language interpretation.
- Real-time captioning.
- Notetakers.
- Reading or writing assistance.
- Conversions of training or meeting materials into braille,
large print, audio, or electronic format.
To request alternative formats or language services, please call or write:
Department of Health Care Services
Office of Communications
1501 Capitol Ave, MS 0025
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 440-7660
Please note that the range of assistive services available may be limited
if requests are received less than ten working days prior to the meeting.
Provide Public Comment
Members of the public are encouraged to participate in SAC meetings.
Speaking During the Meeting:
- Public comment is accepted during designated times on the agenda.
- Both in-person and virtual attendees are welcome to share their thoughts.
- DHCS will listen carefully to your thoughts, but will not provide an immediate response.
- Each speaker is allowed up to one minute to share their comments.
- All comments will be recorded in the meeting summary.
- If time runs out, members of the public can share their thoughts via email.
Submitting Comments in Writing
- Written comments can be sent before or after the meeting via email to SACinquiries@dhcs.ca.gov.
Contact Us
For general inquiries or to receive more information about meetings, please email SACinquiries@dhcs.ca.gov.
Resources
- Past Meetings Archive (meeting summaries, agendas, presentations)
- SAC Members List
- Behavioral Health Stakeholder Advisory Committee
- DHCS Medi-Cal 2020 Waiver
- 2010-2011 Section 1115 Waiver Meetings and Resources [Archive]
2026 Meeting Dates
- February 25, 2026
- May 20, 2026
- August 5, 2026
- October 28, 2026