Program Actualizaciones​​ 

Nuevo folleto de salud conductual para afiliadas a Medi-Cal​​  

DHCS is pleased to announce the release of a new brochure, “Your Guide to Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Services: What’s Covered and How to Get Care,” which is now available in both English and Spanish. This comprehensive, easy-to-read resource is designed to help Medi-Cal members understand and access behavioral health services available to them, including mental health and substance use disorder services, for both youth and adults. Key features include an overview of non-specialty mental health services for mild conditions like anxiety and stress, specialty mental health services for more serious conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and substance use disorder services, including counseling, withdrawal management, medications, and recovery services, for both mild and more serious conditions.​​  

The brochure also includes information specific to providing culturally responsive care for American Indian/Alaska Native members, as well as helpful tools, such as crisis lines, mobile apps, and contact information to enable Medi-Cal members to connect with support more easily. Please email Medi.Cal.Benefits@dhcs.ca.gov if you have any questions.​​ 

Envío por correo del aviso de Medi-Cal a ciertos inmigrantes adultos​​ 

On November 7, DHCS will begin mailing a General Information Notice and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to Medi-Cal members who have no immigration status or an unverified immigration status, or certain non-immigrant visa holders who are active on full-scope Medi-Cal. The purpose of the notice is to inform members of changes to coverage affecting this population, including the elimination of dental services, effective July 1, 2026. Members will receive the General Information Notice and FAQ in their preferred language and alternative format, if applicable. Medi-Cal members can contact the Telephone Service Center at (800) 541-5555 if they have any questions.​​ 

Effective January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal members who enrolled in full-scope Medi-Cal due to the Medi-Cal adult expansion will retain their full-scope coverage; however, new applicants who do not have satisfactory immigration status and are aged 19 and older and not pregnant or within the one-year postpartum will only be eligible for restricted-scope Medi-Cal. Applicants and members must provide proof of their immigration status to ensure the correct scope of Medi-Cal coverage is granted. Copies of the notices are available in Medi-Cal Eligibility Division Information Letter I 25-22.​​ 

Únete a nuestro equipo​​ 

DHCS está buscando una persona talentosa y motivada para servir como:​​ 

• Jefe de la División de Calidad y Monitoreo de la Atención Gestionada. El jefe es responsable de dirigir y supervisar las actividades relacionadas con el cumplimiento normativo de los planes de cobertura médica (MCP) de Medi-Cal. Las actividades incluyen, entre otras cosas, colaborar con profesionales de la salud para desarrollar e implementar políticas, procesos e iniciativas de gestión del cambio a nivel estatal en materia de planes de cobertura médica (MCP), así como brindar asistencia técnica y realizar análisis de riesgos para la auditoría y el cumplimiento Program en relación con los MCP. Existe un rango salarial más elevado para los médicos titulados. Las solicitudes deben presentar antes del 7 de noviembre.​​ 

DHCS is also hiring for its Accounting, Health Care Financing, and other teams. For more information, please visit the CalCareers website.​​ 

Próximas reuniones de partes interesadas y seminarios web​​ 

El DHCS publica las próximas reuniones públicas en el Calendario de Eventos del DHCS. DHCS ofrece servicios asistenciales gratis, incluyendo interpretación de lenguaje, subtitulado en tiempo real y formato alternativo de materiales de reuniones. Para aplicar servicios, por favor envíe un email a DHCS a la dirección de contacto correspondiente al menos diez días laborables antes de la reunión.​​ 

Medi-Cal Children’s Health Advisory Panel (MCHAP) Meeting​​ 

On November 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST, DHCS will host the quarterly MCHAP meeting at 1700 K Street, Sacramento, in the first floor conference room (17.1014) or via public webinar. MCHAP advises DHCS on policy and operational issues that affect children enrolled in Medi-Cal. The meeting will provide information on several key topics, including improving preventive care services through Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens; Drug Medi-Cal and Drug Medi-Cal-Organized Delivery System: Penetration rate data and discussion; and the California Child and Adolescent Mental Health Access Portal (Cal-MAP). For more information, please email MCHAP@dhcs.ca.gov.​​ 

Reunión del Grupo Asesor de la Proposición 64​​ 

On November 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST, DHCS will host the Proposition 64 Advisory Group meeting. The meeting will be held in hybrid format at the Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health Program Management, 2150 River Plaza Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento. At the meeting, participants will hear presentations from the California Natural Resources Agency, California Department of Social Services (CDSS), California Department of Public Health, and The Center at Sierra Health Foundation on progress achieved over the last year with their Proposition 64 Youth Education, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment (YEPEITA)-funded programs. DHCS will also provide an overview of the 2025 YEPEITA Legislative Report. Meeting information, including the agenda and other materials, will be posted on the Proposition 64 Advisory Group webpage. Please email your questions to DHCSProp64@dhcs.ca.gov.​​ 

Reunión del Grupo de Trabajo de Integración de MLTSS y Duals de CalAIM​​ 

El 19 de noviembre, de 12 a 13:30 PST, DHCS organizará la reunión del Medi-Cal Avanzado e Innovador de California (CalAIM) Gestionado Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) y del Grupo de Trabajo de Integración de Duales (se requiere inscripción anticipada). El grupo de trabajo es un centro de colaboración con partes interesadas para CalAIM MLTSS y atención integrada para miembros con doble derecho. Permite a los interesados proporcionar comentarios y compartir información sobre políticas, operaciones y estrategias para los próximos cambios en Medi-Cal y Medicare. La agenda de la reunión incluye actualizaciones sobre la ampliación del Plan Medi-Medi 2026, el piloto piloto de inscripción por defecto del Plan de Necesidades Especiales de Doble Elegibilidad (D-SNP) para la Inscripción Exclusivamente Alineada (EAE) y la Guía de Contratos y Políticas de la Agencia Estatal de Medicaid del D-SNP 2026. También cubrirá la coordinación entre Medi y Medi Plan con los datos de salud conductual y duales del condado sobre la inscripción en Medicare. Más información, materiales de fondo, transcripciones y grabaciones en video de reuniones anteriores del grupo de trabajo están publicadas en el sitio web del MLTSS y del Grupo de Integración de Duales de CalAIM. Para preguntas o comentarios, por favor envíe un email a DHCS a info@calduals.org.​​ 

Cobertura Serie de seminarios web de embajadores​​ 

On November 20, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST, DHCS will host a Coverage Ambassador webinar (advanced registration required). DHCS will share overviews of the Medi-Cal adult expansion enrollment freeze and asset limit reinstatement and upcoming changes to the Medi-Cal Rx pharmacy benefit. Coverage Ambassadors help spread the word about Medi-Cal benefits, enrollment information, and new projects focused on creating a healthy California for all. Please visit the Coverage Ambassador website for more information, including how to subscribe to receive regular updates.​​ 

Por si te lo perdiste​​ 

Publicación del seminario sitio web CalHHS Connect: Cómo los cambios en las políticas federales están afectando a una California saludable para todos​​ 

Earlier this year, the Republican majority in Congress and President Trump enacted H.R. 1. On October 27, California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS) leadership shared the latest efforts to address H.R. 1’s impact on safety-net programs in California. The session provided an update on the state’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program, the opportunity to strengthen health care access, quality, and outcomes in rural communities, and how DHCS is preparing to implement work requirements in the Medi-Cal program. Speakers included CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson, DHCS Director Michelle Baass, CDSS Director Jennifer Troia, and California Department of Health Care Access & Information Director Elizabeth Landsberg.​​ 

Sonríe, California: Eventos de furgonetas dentales móviles (condado de Modoc)​​ 

On November 6 to 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, Mobile Dental Van events will be held in Modoc County to provide free dental services. The van will be located at 701 N Main Street, Suite 6, Alturas. Smile, California will support the event with a custom flyer, social media posts, and a Smile Alert to notify members and partners of the upcoming event. Visitors are encouraged to call 1-888-585-3368 to pre-register and complete the consent forms before the events.​​ 

Enmienda propuesta a la exención de Medi-Cal Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) 1915(c) para californianos con discapacidades del desarrollo​​ 

DHCS is seeking input from members, providers, and other interested stakeholders on the proposed amendment to the Medi-Cal HCBS 1915(c) Waiver for Californians with Developmental Disabilities (HCBS-DD waiver). DHCS plans to submit the proposed waiver amendment to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) by November 28, for a proposed effective date of March 1, 2026. Copies of the proposed amendment can be obtained, and comments may be submitted, by emailing Federal.Programs@dds.ca.gov. Please include “HCBS Waiver” in the subject line or message. To ensure consideration, comments must be received by November 12. While comments submitted after this date will still be accepted, DHCS may not be able to review them before submitting the HCBS-DD waiver amendment to CMS.​​