Pebrero 23, 2026
Mga Update sa Programa
Family PACT Portal Enhancement Reminder: Reaffirm Eligibility at Each Visit
On December 8, 2025, DHCS introduced a new “Reaffirm Eligibility" function in the Family PACT (Planning, Access, Care, and Treatment) portal to streamline provider eligibility verification. Providers are reminded that client eligibility must be reaffirmed at every visit through the portal to ensure accurate and up-to-date eligibility status, as required by the
Family PACT Policies, Procedures and Billing Instructions Manual. This process helps maintain compliance and supports quality care for clients. For detailed guidance and training, providers can access the
Site Certifier & Provider Staff Job Aid – Client Management Pages and the
Family PACT Site Certifier & Provider Staff Portal Training (Module 8: Client Management & Client Details) available in the Online Training Center. Please email any questions to
OFPStakeholder@dhcs.ca.gov.
Update to Family PACT Site Certifier Form
On February 10, DHCS updated the
Site Certifier for Multiple Service Locations Declaration (DHCS 4475) form. This form allows a single site certifier to oversee up to 10 service locations for designated clinic types listed in the Provider Enrollment and Responsibilities section of the
Policies, Procedures, and Billing Instructions Manual. Providers planning to designate one site certifier for multiple service locations must complete and submit the updated DHCS 4475 form to DHCS for approval. The revised form now permits the site certifier to designate one additional service location, in addition to the main location, per form. A separate DHCS 4475 form must be submitted for each additional service location, and additional supporting documentation is required with each submission. The form also includes new instructions explaining how to complete and submit requests for multiple locations. Previous versions of the DHCS 4475 form will no longer be accepted after March 1, 2026.
Sumali sa Aming Koponan
Ang DHCS ay naghahanap ng isang may talento at motibasyon na indibidwal na maglingkod bilang:
- Chief, Fiscal Forecasting Division. The Chief plays a key leadership role in the development and administration of DHCS' budget by overseeing the state's assumptions, estimates, and funding for the Medi-Cal and other family health programs. The Chief also serves as an advisor on the development and implementation of budgets, financial activities, and policies. Applications must be submitted by March 12.
DHCS is hiring for its Accounting, Provider Enrollment, Medi-Cal Eligibility, and other teams. For more information, please visit the
CalCareers website.
Mga Paparating na Mga Pagpupulong ng Stakeholder at Webinar
Ang DHCS ay nagpo-post ng mga paparating na pampublikong pagpupulong sa
Kalendaryo ng mga Kaganapan nito. Nagbibigay ang DHCS ng libreng mga serbisyong pantulong, kabilang ang interpretasyon ng wika, real-time na captioning, at mga materyales sa pagpupulong sa kahaliling pag-format. Upang humiling ng mga serbisyo, mangyaring mag-email sa DHCS sa naaangkop na email address ng contact nang hindi bababa sa sampung araw ng trabaho bago ang pulong.
Tribal at Indian Health Programa Representatives Meeting
On February 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST, DHCS will host the quarterly Tribal and Indian Health Program representatives' meeting in Sacramento. The event will be held at The Center for Healthy Communities located at 1414 K Street and via Microsoft Teams. The meeting will include discussions on DHCS programs and initiatives of interest to Tribal partners, including the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Section 1115 Demonstration waiver renewal. The meeting allows Tribal and Indian Health Program representatives to provide feedback on DHCS initiatives with specific impact to Tribes, Indian Health Programs, and American Indian Medi-Cal members. Please see the
Indian Health Program webpage for more information and registration details.
Paper Application Process for Medi-Cal Providers: Webinar
On February 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. PST, DHCS will hold a
public stakeholder hearing via webinar (advance registration required) to discuss the draft regulatory provider bulletin titled, “
Paper-Based Application Process for Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment When Online System Is Unavailable." Effective April 1, if the online Medi-Cal provider enrollment application system experiences a systemwide outage or service disruption, providers must submit all enrollment applications, enrollment updates, and supplemental changes using paper forms.
Written comments, questions, or suggestions regarding updates to the bulletin may be submitted during the hearing in the webinar chat. For those unable to attend, written comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. PST on February 24 to be considered for publication. When submitting written comments, please ensure that the commenter and the organization or association being represented are both identified in the comments. Written comments should be submitted to
DHCSPEDStakeholder@dhcs.ca.gov. Based on the public comments received, DHCS will publish the final bulletin on the
Medi-Cal Providers and
DHCS Provider Enrollment Division websites.
Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative Training Webinars
Medi-Cal is offering a live Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative Overview. This course introduces the
Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative and outlines its purpose and structure. Attendees will learn about provider roles and requirements, including participation standards and coordination expectations. The training webinars are scheduled for February 24 (10 to 11:30 a.m. PST), February 25 (1 to 2:30 p.m. PST), and February 26 (10 to 11:30 a.m. PST). Providers must register for the webinar through the
Medi-Cal Learning Portal and select the session they plan to attend to ensure enrollment. To view the webinar, attendees must have internet access and a user profile in the portal (Note: Google Chrome is the recommended web browser for accessing the portal). Detailed instructions about the registration process and accessing webinar classes are available on the
Outreach & Education page of the Medi-Cal Providers website. For additional assistance, contact the Telephone Service Center at 1-800-541-5555.
Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC)/Behavioral Health (BH)-SAC Meeting
Sa Pebrero 25, mula 9:30 a.m. hanggang 3 p.m. PST, ang DHCS ay magho-host ng
hybrid na pagpupulong ng SAC / BH-SAC (kinakailangan ang paunang pagpaparehistro para sa online at personal na pakikilahok) sa 1501 Capitol Avenue (First Floor Conference Room 71.1316), Sacramento, CA 95814. Ang SAC ay nagbibigay sa DHCS ng mahalagang input at feedback sa mga pagsisikap na magbigay ng pantay na pag-access sa kalidad ng pangangalagang pangkalusugan. Ang BH-SAC ay nagbibigay sa DHCS ng input sa mga inisyatibo sa kalusugan ng pag-uugali at nilikha bilang bahagi ng patuloy na pagsisikap na isama ang kalusugan ng pag-uugali sa mas malaking sistema ng pangangalagang pangkalusugan. Ang mga update ay ibibigay sa HR 1, ang Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative, at patakaran at pagpapatupad ng Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT). Ang pagpupulong ay magsisilbi ring pagdinig sa publiko ng pagdinig sa pag-renew ng CalAIM Section 1115 waiver. Ang agenda at iba pang mga materyales sa pagpupulong ay
ipo-post habang papalapit ang petsa ng pagpupulong. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, mangyaring mag-email sa
SACinquiries@dhcs.ca.gov o
BehavioralHealthSAC@dhcs.ca.gov.
Medi-Cal Children's Health Advisory Panel (MCHAP) Meeting
Sa Marso 12, mula 10 a.m. hanggang 2 p.m. PDT, ang DHCS ay magho-host ng quarterly MCHAP meeting sa 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814, sa conference room sa unang palapag (71.1316) o sa pamamagitan ng
pampublikong webinar. Pinapayuhan ng MCHAP ang DHCS sa mga isyu sa patakaran at pagpapatakbo na nakakaapekto sa mga bata sa Medi-Cal. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, mangyaring bisitahin ang
webpage ng MCHAP o mag-email
MCHAP@dhcs.ca.gov.
Pagpupulong ng Medi-Cal Voices and Vision Council
On March 18, 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
Voices and Vision Council webpage or email
VoicesandVisionCouncil@dhcs.ca.gov.
Webinar ng Quality and Equity Advisory Committee sa Pagbabago ng Kalusugan ng Pag-uugali
On March 18, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. PDT, DHCS will hold the tenth
Behavioral Health Transformation Quality and Equity Advisory Committee (QEAC) meeting (advance registration required). During this public webinar, committee members will collaborate and provide feedback on DHCS' ongoing efforts to measure and evaluate the quality and efficacy of behavioral health services and programs in California. Public participation is encouraged. Attendees can provide direct input to DHCS using the Q&A feature. For more information about QEAC webinars and additional resources, visit the
Behavioral Health Transformation Stakeholder Engagement webpage. Questions? Email
BHTinfo@dhcs.ca.gov.
Kung sakaling Nalampasan Mo Ito
Medi-Cal 1915 (i) Susog sa Plano ng Estado ng Mga Serbisyong Batay sa Tahanan at Komunidad
DHCS is seeking input from members, providers, and other interested stakeholders regarding the renewal application for the Medi-Cal 1915(i) Home and Community-Based Services
State Plan Amendment (SPA 26-0009). The California Department of Developmental Services intends to renew the SPA for a five-year period (October 2026 through September 2031). Written comments may be emailed to
Federal.Programs@dds.ca.gov or
PublicInput@dhcs.ca.gov. Please indicate SPA 26-0009 in the subject line or message. Comments must be received no later than March 4. Please note that comments will continue to be accepted after March 4, but DHCS may not be able to consider those comments prior to the initial submission of SPA 26-0009 to CMS.
CalAIM 1115 Demonstration Public Comment Period
On February 10, DHCS opened 30-day public and Tribal comment periods on its five-year renewal application for the CalAIM Section 1115 demonstration, set to expire December 31, 2026. The renewal builds on CalAIM's principles of person-centered care and integration of physical, behavioral, and social services to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities. It reflects DHCS' commitment to addressing members' physical and mental health needs beyond traditional care settings. The public comment periods close at 11:59 p.m. PDT on March 12. DHCS will host two public hearings to gather input. Registration links and additional materials for the hearings are available on the DHCS CalAIM 1115 Demonstration and 1915(b) Waiver webpage.
