Rov qab mus rau Lub Ob Hlis 2022 Stakeholder Communications Update

Pawg Neeg Saib Xyuas Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv Tus Cwj Pwm (BH-SAC) thiab Pawg Neeg Tawm Tswv Yim Pab Koom Tes (SAC) Lub Rooj Sib Tham

On February 17, DHCS hosted the BH-SAC and SAC meeting via webinar. During the joint meeting for SAC and BH-SAC, agenda items included a briefing on the CalAIM Section 1115 demonstration and CalAIM Section 1915(b) waiver. This briefing reviewed the approved initiatives and components included in the CalAIM demonstration and waiver, provided an update on pending CalAIM waiver requests, and provided an opportunity for the public to offer comment on the progress of the demonstration. The meeting also included an update on the quality/equity roadmap measures and metrics. Additionally, the meeting included Director’s updates on the Governor’s proposed 2022-23 budget, Medi-Cal Rx implementation, and the Medi-Cal managed care procurement and RFP release. The BH-SAC meeting included updates on contingency management and the behavioral health assessment report.

Meeting materials for the SAC and BH-SAC meetings are available on the DHCS website. Please email your questions to BehavioralHealthSAC@dhcs.ca.gov or SACInquiries@dhcs.ca.gov.

CalAIM: California Children’s Service’s (CCS) County Monitoring Workgroup Meeting

Thaum Lub Ib Hlis 31, DHCS tau tuav thawj lub rooj sib tham ntawm CCS County Monitoring Workgroup. Lub hom phiaj ntawm cov rooj sib tham pawg neeg ua haujlwm no yog tsim, siv, thiab tshuaj xyuas thoob plaws lub xeev CCS kev ua tau zoo, kev ua tau zoo, thiab kev tshaj tawm cov qauv rau kev tswj hwm hauv nroog, raws li tau teev tseg hauv AB 133 (Tshooj 143, Txoj Cai ntawm 2021) rau CalAIM CCS Txhim Kho Lub Nroog Saib Xyuas thiab Saib Xyuas Kev Ua Haujlwm.

Cov txheej txheem txheej txheem suav nrog lub rooj sib tham cov hom phiaj, pawg neeg ua haujlwm charter, ncua sij hawm, lub rooj sib tham cov ntsiab lus piav qhia, kev cai lij choj, txoj cai, keeb kwm ntawm CCS qhov kev pab cuam, thiab daim ntawv thov kev nkag siab cov ntsiab lus.

Members of the public are welcome to participate in the workgroup by providing comments and feedback to a workgroup member representative for their organization or directly to the DHCS County Compliance inbox at CountyOversightAndMonitoring@dhcs.ca.gov. Meeting materials and additional information about the CalAIM CCS Enhancing County Oversight and Monitoring initiatives are posted on the DHCS website.

CalAIM Kev Ncaj Ncees-Involved Advisory Group

On January 27, DHCS held its fourth CalAIM Justice-Involved Advisory Group meeting. Throughout 2022, the advisory group will discuss justice-involved topics, such as Medi-Cal application processes, the 90-days pre-release services delivery model, and reentry planning. Meeting materials from previous meetings are available on the DHCS website. Although advisory group participation is limited to a select group of key stakeholders, members of the public are welcome to listen to these public meetings. Please email CalAIMJusticeAdvisoryGroup@dhcs.ca.gov with any questions. 

CalAIM Tswj Kev Pabcuam Sijhawm Ntev thiab Kev Txhawb Nqa (MLTSS) thiab Lub Rooj Sib Tham Duals Integration Workgroup

Thaum Lub Ob Hlis 24 thiab Lub Peb Hlis 24, DHCS yuav tuav cov rooj sib tham CalAIM MLTSS thiab Duals Workgroup los ntawm kev cob qhia hauv webinar. Lub rooj sib tham thaum Lub Ob Hlis 24 yuav suav nrog kev piav qhia txog DHCS Office of Medicare Innovation & Integration Data Chartbook thiab kev sib tham nrog cov neeg koom nrog, kev hloov tshiab ntawm Dementia Aware Program thiab kev pab cuam saib xyuas mus sij hawm ntev, thiab kev piav qhia txog cov kev cai tshaj tawm tshwj xeeb hauv xeev xyoo 2023 rau kev sau npe sib phim tshwj xeeb Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans. Cov rooj sib tham ntawm pawg neeg ua haujlwm qhib rau pej xeem. Cov ntaub ntawv keeb kwm yav dhau los, cov ntawv sau ua haujlwm, thiab cov yeeb yaj kiab kaw ntawm cov rooj sib tham ua haujlwm yav dhau los, nrog rau cov ntaub ntawv ntxiv txog pawg neeg ua haujlwm, tau muab tso rau hauv lub vev xaib DHCS. 

Community Health Workers (CHW) Stakeholder Workgroup Meeting

On February 4, DHCS hosted a CHW stakeholder workgroup meeting. During the meeting, DHCS shared the draft SPA page that DHCS updated in response to stakeholder comments and requested additional feedback by February 18. DHCS expects to finalize the draft SPA and formally submit it to CMS this spring. The benefit is scheduled to start on July 1. More information about the stakeholder meetings and the CHW benefit is available on the DHCS website.

Doula Services Stakeholder Workgroup Lub Rooj Sib Tham

DHCS will delay implementation of the doula benefit from July 1, 2022, to January 1, 2023, to continue working with stakeholders to further define doula services and their qualifications, develop the benefit, and give Medi-Cal managed care plans more time to build their doula networks. DHCS notified stakeholders about the revised implementation date on February 11, and met with them on February 15 to discuss the revised workgroup schedule. Information about the doula benefit is available on the DHCS website. Written comments may be emailed to DoulaBenefit@dhcs.ca.gov.

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

On March 17, DHCS will host the next MCHAP meeting via webinar. The MCHAP is a 15-member independent statewide advisory body that advises DHCS on matters relevant to children enrolled in Medi-Cal. Meeting materials will be posted on the DHCS website closer to the meeting date. Please email MCHAP@dhcs.ca.gov with any questions.

Medi-Cal Consumer-Focused Stakeholder Workgroup (CFSW) Lub Rooj Sib Tham

DHCS held a CFSW meeting via webinar on February 4. The next CFSW meeting will be held on March 4. Additional information about the workgroup is available on the DHCS website.

Medi-Cal Dental Statewide Stakeholder Meeting

On February 24, DHCS will host a virtual Medi-Cal Dental Statewide Stakeholder meeting. The meeting will provide dental stakeholders throughout the state a forum to share feedback related to the Medi-Cal Dental Program, and for DHCS to share important updates and information on new and/or upcoming work efforts. Additional information is available on the DHCS website.  

Telehealth Advisory Workgroup Meeting

On February 16, DHCS reconvened the Telehealth Advisory Workgroup to present the final DHCS Telehealth Policy Proposal – introduced as part of the Governor’s fiscal year 2022-23 proposed budget – and solicit workgroup feedback. On February 4, DHCS released the Telehealth Policy Proposal for the post-public health emergency period. AB 133 (Chapter 143, Statutes of 2021) required DHCS to convene an advisory group of consultants, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to provide recommendations to DHCS in establishing and adopting billing/coding and utilization management protocols for telehealth in the Medi-Cal program. The final Telehealth Policy Proposal takes into account input received through the Telehealth Advisory Workgroup process. Additional information is available on the DHCS website.

Pawg Neeg Saib Xyuas Kev Noj Qab Haus Huv thiab Neeg Khab Lub Rooj Sib Tham 

On February 24, DHCS will host a virtual meeting for Tribes and Indian Health Program representatives. The invitation and webinar registration information are posted on the DHCS website.