DHCS Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee
The Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee (MMAC) is a group where Medi-Cal members and caregivers can share their thoughts and ideas directly with leaders at the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Everyone on the committee is either a Medi-Cal member or someone who cares for a member with the purpose to include as many different lived-experiences as possible.
DHCS believes that listening to members helps make programs better and supports the health of all Californians. The MMAC works alongside other advisory groups to make sure members have a strong voice in important decisions.
To further strengthen member involvement, a federal rule called the Access Final Rule, created by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), requires DHCS to have a Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) that includes members from the MMAC. This group gives advice to DHCS about how to run the Medi-Cal program.
Hearing directly from Medi-Cal members is an important part of making programs more fair and helpful for everyone. It also supports the goals in DHCS' Comprehensive Quality Strategy, which focuses on improving health for all.
Meetings
To foster trust and authentic feedback, meetings are closed to the public. However, meeting summareis and materials will be posted following each meeting.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Past Meetings Archive (meeting agendas and summaries).
How to Become a Member
Thank you for your interest in participating in the MMAC. DHCS is dedicated to ensuring that Medi-Cal provides accessible, high-quality, and equitable health care for all its members. One of the ways this is achieved is by gathering valuable feedback from Medi-Cal members, their paid or nonpaid caregivers, and family members. Your unique experiences are important to improving the Medi-Cal program.
Complete your MMAC application.
What to Know About MMAC Meetings Before You Apply:
- The committee meets quarterly to discuss key topics related to policies, program, and service implementation, or any issues that directly impact the Medi-Cal member experience.
- The MMAC meetings are held virtually and are designed to include diverse perspectives, with meetings focused on meaningful discussions on relevant topics recommended by the committee members.
- During meetings, MMAC members will provide DHCS with valuable insights based on their experience into how the Medi-Cal program can meet the needs of Medi-Cal members.
- Recommendations and solutions are tracked for transparency.
- Support for language, ADA accessibility, and technology needs is available to ensure full participation.
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