완화의료란 무엇인가요?​​ 

완화의료는 중증 질환을 앓고 있는 사람들을 위한 전문 의료 서비스입니다. 이러한 유형의 치료는 질병의 증상과 스트레스를 완화하는 데 중점을 둡니다. 목표는 환자와 가족 모두의 삶의 질을 개선하는 것입니다.​​ 

Palliative care is provided by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who work together with a patient’s other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. Palliative care is based on the needs of the patient, not the prognosis. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness, and it can be provided along with curative treatment. For examples of how palliative care has impacted patients’ lives, please watch these videos:​​  

• Watch Val’s Story​​ 
• Watch Louisa’s Story​​ 

Medi-Cal 정책:​​ 

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) requires Medi-Cal managed care plans to have palliative care programs for members. Medi-Cal plans currently follow palliative care criteria as outlined in APL 18-020.​​ 

Medicare D-SNP 정책:​​  

2024년 1월부터 DHCS는 메디케어 이중 자격 특별 요구 플랜(D-SNP)에도 이중 자격 가입자를 위한 완화의료 프로그램을 의무화할 예정입니다. 구체적인 지침은 D-SNP 정책 가이드에 나와 있습니다. D-SNP의 완화의료에 대한 자세한 내용은 D-SNP 완화의료 팩트시트를 참조하세요.​​  

DHCS has collaborated with Coalition for Compassionate Care of California, with funding from the California Health Care Foundation to provide technical assistance to D-SNPs. A webinar series was created to educate California’s D-SNPs about new requirements to provide access to palliative care services starting in 2024. The California Health Care Foundation generously provided funding for the project. Please view the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California webinar page for more information. ​​ 

A full-page image of the SB 1004 Care Model, including the descriptive text, is available for download.​​