September 15, 2025

​Top News​

Be Well Campus Groundbreaking: Reshaping Care in San Joaquin County

On September 10, DHCS joined San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services for a groundbreaking event for the county's new Be Well Campus. This project was made possible by Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) awards totaling more than $149 million through BHCIP Round 5: Crisis and Behavioral Health Continuum and Bond BHCIP Round 1: Launch Ready, which is a conditional award made possible by the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act, part of California's 2024 voter-approved reform to expand behavioral health care and housing throughout California.

Together, these investments will fund a 10-facility campus with 116 behavioral health treatment beds and outpatient slots, enabling care for more than 72,000 individuals annually. This project is part of California's broader Mental Health for All initiative and reflects the state's commitment to expanding access to behavioral health care through both immediate and long-term infrastructure investments. As a conditional award, the county must complete a funding agreement, confirm matching funds and property ownership, and meet all program requirements before receiving final approval. Learn more at the BHCIP website.

Join Our Team

DHCS is seeking talented and motivated individuals to serve as:

• Chief, Benefits Division. The Chief is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and oversight of medical coverage policies for health care services provided by Medi-Cal, which include both the fee-for-service and managed care delivery systems. The Chief is also responsible for administering several specialty programs within Health Care Benefits and Eligibility, including Every Woman Counts, Prostate Cancer Treatment, and Hearing Aid Coverage for Children, among others. Applications must be submitted by September 17.
  

• Assistant Deputy Director (ADD), Audits and Investigations (A&I). The ADD assists with leading the planning, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and management of DHCS' audit and investigation activities. The ADD also oversees administrative operations within A&I, ensuring that administrative functions, workflows, and resource management activities are carried out effectively and efficiently. The ADD builds and maintains collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders. Applications must be submitted by September 29.
  

DHCS is also hiring for its accounting, managed care, Home and Community-Based Services, civil rights, and other teams. For more information, please visit the CalCareers website.

Upcoming Stakeholder Meetings and Webinars

DHCS posts upcoming public meetings on the Calendar of Events. DHCS provides free assistive services, including language interpretation, real-time captioning, and alternate formatting of meeting materials. To request services, please email DHCS at the appropriate contact email address at least ten working days before the meeting.​

CalAIM MLTSS and Duals Integration Workgroup Meeting

On September 24, from 12 to 2 p.m. PDT, DHCS will virtually host the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) and Duals Integration Workgroup meeting (advance registration required). The workgroup is a stakeholder collaboration hub for CalAIM MLTSS and integrated care for dual eligible members. It allows stakeholders to provide feedback and share information about policy, operations, and strategy for upcoming changes to Medi-Cal and Medicare. The meeting agenda includes updates on the 2026 Medi-Medi Plan Expansion, Exclusively Aligned Enrollment Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Default Enrollment Pilot, 2026 D-SNP State Medicaid Agency Contract and Policy Guide, and duals data on Medicare Enrollment, Enhanced Care Management, and Community Supports. The meeting updates will be followed by a spotlight presentation on “Dementia Care and Caregiver Supports" for dual eligible members. More information, background materials, transcripts, and video recordings of previous workgroup meetings are posted on the CalAIM MLTSS and Duals Integration Workgroup webpage. For questions or comments, please email DHCS at info@calduals.org. ​

Coverage Ambassador Webinar Series

On September 25, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host a Coverage Ambassador webinar that will focus on various presumptive eligibility programs (advanced registration required). Coverage Ambassadors help spread the word about Medi-Cal benefits, enrollment information, and new projects to help create a healthy California for all. Please visit the Coverage Ambassador webpage for more information, including how to subscribe to receive regular updates.​

In Case You Missed It​

DHCS Launched New Online Experience for Medi-Cal Members and Applicants

DHCS launched a new online experience for Medi-Cal members and potential applicants at my.medi-cal.ca.gov. These new pages are the main entry point for Californians who come to DHCS.ca.gov to learn about Medi-Cal benefits, check if they qualify, and take the next step to apply for or use their coverage. The site, designed specifically for Medi-Cal members and potential members and informed by the Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee, is:

• Mobile-first – built for phones, where most users access the web.
• Plain-language – written at a sixth grade reading level to ensure clarity.
• Multilingual – in 19 Medi-Cal languages to support California's diverse communities.
• Accessible – fully usable by people with disabilities and assistive technologies.
• Streamlined – focused only on member needs, with no extra clutter.