Lub Ib Hlis 27, 2026​​ 

139 Lub Koom Haum Hauv Zej Zog Ua tiav Cov Haujlwm, Txhawb Kev Saib Xyuas Medi-Cal​​ 

SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today announced a major milestone in Medi-Cal transformation: 139 organizations have successfully completed Round 1 projects under the Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH)  Capacity and Infrastructure, Transition, Expansion, and Development (CITED) grants. These organizations completed capacity-building projects designed to strengthen their ability to deliver Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports, cornerstones of DHCS’ commitment to build a more equitable, person-centered Medi-Cal delivery system under California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM).​​   

“PATH CITED Round 1 shows what’s possible when we invest in community-driven solutions,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “These projects are improving access and coordination while laying the foundation for a Medi-Cal system that is more responsive, inclusive, and equitable for all Californians.”​​  

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR CALIFORNIANS: Across the state, these projects expanded ECM and Community Supports by training hundreds of new staff, including care managers and outreach workers, investing in electronic health records to improve care coordination, and developing peer-led outreach models while hosting hundreds of community events to build trust with populations that have historically faced barriers to accessing care. Together, these efforts are creating a stronger, more equitable Medi-Cal delivery system that meets members where they are and delivers whole-person, community-based care.​​  

ECM thiab Kev Txhawb Nqa Hauv Zej Zog tab tom hloov pauv Medi-Cal los ntawm kev tiv thaiv cov neeg uas muaj kev xav tau kev noj qab haus huv nyuaj kom tsis txhob mus rau chav kho mob ceev, tsev laus, thiab cov neeg tsis muaj tsev nyob. Cov kev pabcuam no muab kev sib koom tes saib xyuas thiab kev txhawb nqa uas siv tau—xws li kev qhia chaw nyob, kev noj mov kho mob, thiab kev hloov kho tsev—uas pab cov tswv cuab tswj cov mob ntev thiab rov zoo hauv tsev kom muaj kev nyab xeeb. Los ntawm kev daws teeb meem kev kho mob thiab kev sib raug zoo hauv zej zog, ECM thiab Kev Txhawb Nqa Hauv Zej Zog tiv thaiv kev kub ntxhov ua ntej lawv tshwm sim, txhim kho cov txiaj ntsig kev noj qab haus huv thiab txo cov nqi mus ntsib tsev kho mob kim.​​  

REAL IMPACT: A new video (above) showcases the voices of Round 1 awardees discussing the impact of these funds on their ability to serve Medi-Cal members. From expanding behavioral health services to launching innovative outreach programs, these stories highlight how local partners are becoming Medi-Cal providers and driving change that will result in lasting health benefits for Californians. Some successful projects include:​​  

• In Humboldt County, Arcata House Partnership hired and trained community health workers, opened new office space, and launched services that help people stay housed.​​  
• Hauv Los Angeles County, Lub Chaw Saib Xyuas Kev Haus Dej Cawv rau Cov Poj Niam tau txhawb nqa 275 tus tib neeg ntawm Lub Ib Hlis 2023 thiab Lub Rau Hli 2025 los ntawm ECM, suav nrog ib tus neeg siv khoom uas tau kov yeej kev tsis muaj tsev nyob thiab kev siv tshuaj yeeb dej cawv kom dhau los ua tus kws kho kom zoo nkauj uas muaj tsev nyob ruaj khov thiab muaj haujlwm ua.​​ 

BY THE NUMBERS:​​ 

• Kwv yees li ntawm 98,000 tus neeg laus thiab 30,700 tus tub ntxhais hluas tau txais cov kev pabcuam ECM.​​  
• Kwv yees li ntawm 97,000 tus tswv cuab Medi-Cal tau txais kev pab txhawb nqa hauv zej zog.​​  
• Muaj ntau tshaj 4,100 tus neeg ua haujlwm tshiab tau raug ntiav thiab cob qhia, suav nrog cov thawj coj saib xyuas kev saib xyuas, thiab cov neeg ua haujlwm ncav tes, ua kom cov koom haum hauv zos muaj peev xwm muab kev saib xyuas tus kheej tag nrho.​​  
• At least 10 counties, including Del Norte, Humboldt, and Modoc, began providing ECM and Community Supports for the first time, bringing CalAIM’s whole-person care approach to areas that had zero access just months earlier.​​  

BACKGROUND: Launched in early 2023, PATH CITED Round 1 awarded $203 million in grant funding to a diverse group of organizations, community-based organizations, county agencies, Tribal entities, hospitals, and Medi-Cal managed care plan partners to expedite adoption of new services, contract directly with plans, and implement billing systems for innovative care models. These investments help new and existing providers integrate into the Medi-Cal system and sustain services beyond PATH funding.​​  

LOOKING AHEAD: DHCS extends its deepest gratitude to all Round 1 awardees for their dedication, innovation, and commitment to improving the lives of Medi-Cal members. These organizations have built trust, expanded access, and laid the groundwork for lasting change in communities across California. To explore more impact stories, visit the PATH CITED website or email questions to cited@ca-path.com.​​  

Cov phiaj xwm thib 2 yuav ua tiav thaum ntxov xyoo no, thiab yuav txuas ntxiv mus li no. Txog niaj hnub no, DHCS tau muab ntau dua $ 1.66 billion rau ntau dua 2,200 lub koom haum los ntawm nws cov kev pib PATH, suav nrog CITED, Kev Npaj Ua Haujlwm thiab Kev Siv, Kev Pabcuam Tsim Kho Peev Xwm Ncaj Ncees, thiab Kev Lag Luam Kev Pabcuam Txuj Ci.​​  

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