16de octubre de 2025

El Consejo de Voces y Visión proporciona un camino para que los afiliados a Medi-Cal y los profesionales de la salud den forma a la política de Medi-Cal

Sacramento — Dando un importante paso adelante en la formulación de políticas inclusivas, el Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)) lanzó el Consejo de Voces y VisiónMedi-Cal , un grupo asesor pionero que reúne a miembros Medi-Cal , cuidadores, proveedores, organizaciones comunitarias, grupos de defensa y socios del condado para dar forma al futuro de las políticas, Program y la implementación de Medi-Cal . Al incorporar la experiencia vivida directamente en el proceso de formulación de políticas, el consejo garantiza que las políticas y Program Medi-Cal se basen en las necesidades reales de las personas a las que sirven y se perfeccionen mediante la colaboración con expertos en atención médica y líderes del sistema.

The Voices and Vision Council held its inaugural meeting alongside the established Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee to launch a new collaborative structure that brings together lived experience and system expertise to shape Medi-Cal policy.

“The Medi-Cal Voices and Vision Council is a vital platform for ensuring that Medi-Cal members and community partners help shape how we deliver care,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “We are committed to strengthening our Medi-Cal program so it is more equitable, responsive, and grounded in the voices of the people we serve. This council reflects our belief that meaningful change and innovation begin with listening and acting on what people tell us they need.”

“Medi-Cal provides the nursing care that keeps my son healthy and safe at home with our family,” said Jenny McLelland, a parent and member of the Voices and Vision Council. “The council gives me the opportunity to share my experiences as a caregiver and ensures that families like mine have a voice in making Medi-Cal better for all Californians.”

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT: The Voices and Vision Council and the Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee help ensure that Medi-Cal members remain at the heart of policy development and program administration. These two advisory bodies work in close partnership with DHCS leaders and policy experts to co-design equity-centered programs and policy solutions that reflect the real needs of members.

Al interactuar directamente con los miembros y las partes interesadas, DHCS está construyendo la infraestructura necesaria para actuar en función de lo que más importa a las personas a las que sirve. Cada reunión trimestral se centra en las ideas compartidas por miembros y cuidadores. Estas conversaciones ayudan al DHCS a traducir los comentarios en mejoras tangibles, fortaleciendo así
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Medi-Cal brinda a las comunidades de toda California.ANTECEDENTES: En 2023, el DHCS estableció el Comité Asesor de Afiliados a Medi-Cal, uno de los primeros grupos asesores formales del país compuesto íntegramente por afiliados a Medi-Cal y personas que los apoyan, como familiares y cuidadores. En 2024, los Centros federales de Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid emitieron la Regla para garantizar el acceso a los servicios de Medicaid, que exige a todos los estados crear dos órganos asesores: un Consejo Asesor de Beneficiarios compuesto por miembros y cuidadores, y un Comité Asesor de Medicaid que incluya proveedores y que obtenga al menos el 25 por ciento de sus miembros del Consejo Asesor de Beneficiarios para julio 10, 2027.

To meet this requirement, California designated its existing Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee as the state’s Beneficiary Advisory Council and created the Medi-Cal Voices and Vision Council as its Medicaid Advisory Committee. Together, these groups are designed to create a continuous feedback loop: The Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee will meet first each quarter to surface themes and priorities from members and caregivers, which will then inform the Voices and Vision Council’s policy and operational discussions. Potential topics include access to care, service delivery, communication, and other issues that influence how Medi-Cal works for the people it serves.

WHAT’S NEXT: The first public meeting of the Medi-Cal Voices and Vision Council will be held on March 18, 2026. Meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, and membership lists for both groups will be publicly available. For more information, including how to register for the first public meeting, please visit the Voices and Vision Council webpage.
 
ABOUT THE VOICES AND VISION COUNCIL MEMBERS: The Voices and Vision Council is made up of 16 Medi-Cal members and leaders from across California who bring experience from advocacy groups, community-based organizations, health centers, county health and social services departments, managed care plans, and health plan associations.

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