June 22, 2026

Program Updates

County Performance Standards Data Dashboards

DHCS has published two new eligibility-related data sets. The County Medi-Cal Performance Data dashboard includes data related to timeliness of application processing for non-disability-based and disability-based applications and timeliness of annual redeterminations. The data dashboard shows data from calendar year 2025 and will be refreshed annually. The County Call Center Data dashboard, required by SB 1289 (Roth, Chapter 792, Statutes of 2024), includes data related to the number of calls received per county during and after working hours; the average wait time for all languages and per language by county; and the average call abandonment rate per county. Data from the first quarter of calendar year 2026 is available now and will be refreshed quarterly.

Join Our Team

DHCS is seeking a talented and motivated individual to serve as:

• Deputy Director, Audits and Investigations (A&I). The Deputy Director of A&I leads all aspects of specified A&I functions, which include, but are not limited to, investigations, financial audits, and reviews of departmental programs and expenditures. The Deputy Director of A&I also serves as an advisor to the Director and Executive staff in matters of extreme sensitivity to the Department, its programs, and its provider and member communities. Applications must be submitted by June 22.

DHCS is also hiring for its Health Care Financing, Data Quality, and other teams. For more information, please visit the CalCareers website.

Upcoming Stakeholder Meetings and Webinars

DHCS posts upcoming public meetings on its Calendar of Events. DHCS provides free assistive services, including language interpretation, real-time captioning, and meeting materials in alternate formatting. To request services, please email the Office of Civil Rights at civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov at least ten working days before the meeting.

Medi-Cal Voices and Vision Council Meeting

On June 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host the quarterly Medi-Cal Voices and Vision Council meeting via public webinar. The Voices and Vision Council is a unique space where Medi-Cal members, Medi-Cal health plans, providers, community-based organizations, and state/county partners come together to provide direct input to the DHCS leadership team. For more information, please visit the Medi-Cal Voices and Vision Council webpage or email VoicesandVisionCouncil@dhcs.ca.gov.

CalABLE and Social Security Webinar

On June 24, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PDT, California Achieving a Better Life Experience (CalABLE) will host a webinar to provide an overview of how CalABLE works with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits (advance registration required). CalABLE is a savings and investment program for people with disabilities. The webinar will cover CalABLE basics, what SSDI and Supplemental Security Income benefits are, requirements for receiving disability benefits, and Social Security resources. Please contact CalABLE with any questions.

Hospice Benefit Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting

On July 21, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. PDT, DHCS will hold the Hospice benefit quarterly stakeholder meeting to provide important updates about Medi-Cal-covered hospice services, including policy and system changes, as well as offer an open forum for questions and feedback. For questions or more information, please email MCHospiceClerk@DHCS.ca.gov.

Medi-Cal Doula Benefit Townhall Meeting

On August 7, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. PDT, DHCS will hold a Medi-Cal doula benefit townhall meeting for Medi-Cal members, providers, community partners, and stakeholders (virtual via Microsoft Teams and in person at 1500 Capitol Avenue (Auditorium), Sacramento). This forum will share important updates on Medi-Cal doula services and provide a space for shared learning, discussion, and questions. The webinar is open to all interested parties, and we encourage broad participation as we discuss ongoing efforts to strengthen Medi-Cal doula services and improve access, quality, and Medi-Cal member experience. Please email any questions to DoulaBenefit@dhcs.ca.gov.

In Case You Missed It

Substance Use Disorder Integrated Care Conference: Registration Now Open

On May 1, DHCS opened registration for the 20^th annual Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Integrated Care Conference, which will take place on August 25-27, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach and Convention Center. This three-day conference is designed for behavioral health researchers, administrators, policy staff, advocates, and professionals in SUD prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Early bird registration is available through July 31. For questions about the SUD Conference, please email DHCSPrevention@dhcs.ca.gov.