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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.

Hea​ring 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.​​​​​​​​​​​

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. 

Ready to get involved? Submit your MMAC application today.​

​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. 
  • If you need more information about MMAC’s background or have questions, please refer to the MMAC Frequently Asked Questions​.

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.​

Commit​​tee Member Selection         ​​​​

  1. ​DHCS shall make the member application available on its website.

  2. When there is a vacancy, DHCS shall publish that vacancy and shall recruit. 

  3. Applications will be reviewed by DHCS staff to identify potential candidates. 

  4. Applicants who make it through the first round of review will be contacted for interviews. 

  5. The Director of DHCS shall select MMAC members.

  6. DHCS will keep the membership list private, unless MMAC members choose otherwise, whether they want their names made public on the DHCS website. ​

Next M​eeting                                ​

Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual 

To foster trust and authentic feedback, meetings are closed to the public. However, meeting summaries and materials will be posted following each meeting.

Contact Us​                                      ​

For general questions about the advisory committee, meetings, or membership, email: MMAC@dhcs.ca.gov.​

Resources                                       

2025 Meeting Dates                        ​

  • Wednesday, February 12, 2025
  • Wednesday, September 3, 2025​
  • Wednesday, ​December 3, 2025
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