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SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today announced $145.5 million in awards to 153 organizations across all 58 counties to strengthen services for Medi-Cal members. Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports are core components of California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM), DHCS’ broad transformation of Medi-Cal to create a more coordinated, person-centered, and equitable health system that works for all Californians. They offer tailored, community-based services, including in-person care coordination, housing support, and other vital resources for Medi-Cal members with complex needs. The awards are part of the Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Capacity and Infrastructure, Transition, Expansion, and Development (CITED) initiative, which helps local providers grow their ability to deliver whole-person, community-based care.
Upang suportahan ang pagpapalawak ng ECM at Mga Suporta sa Komunidad, ang DHCS ay nagbigay ng higit sa $ 1.66 bilyon sa higit sa 2,200 mga organisasyon sa pamamagitan ng mga inisyatibo ng PATH nito, kabilang ang CITED, Collaborative Planning and Implementation, at ang Technical Assistance Marketplace. Ang mga pagsisikap na ito ay umabot na sa higit sa 373,000 mga enrollee ng ECM, naghatid ng higit sa isang milyong mga serbisyo sa Suporta sa Komunidad, at kapansin-pansing pinalawak ang pag-access para sa mga bata at kabataan, na may 120 porsyento na pagtaas taon-taon sa unang bahagi ng 2025 lamang.
“PATH CITED represents a vital investment in the future of Medi-Cal and the health of California,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “By empowering local providers, many of whom serve historically under-resourced communities, we are strengthening the foundation of a more equitable, person-centered delivery system. Together, we’re creating lasting change that connects Medi-Cal members to the care and support they need to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made and the partnerships that made it possible.”
Recent data show that investments like these are resulting in long-term savings for California’s Medi-Cal program. Community Supports have been proven cost-effective, reducing avoidable emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and long-term care use. By investing now, DHCS is helping ensure a more sustainable, efficient, and equitable health care system for the future.
Panoorin ang maikling video sa ibaba upang marinig nang direkta mula sa mga nakaraang awardee tungkol sa kung paano nakatulong ang pagpopondo ng PATH CITED sa kanila na mapalawak ang mga serbisyo, kumuha ng mga tauhan, at bumuo ng mas malakas na koneksyon sa kanilang mga komunidad.
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT: ECM and Community Supports offer tailored, community-based services, including in-person care coordination, housing support, and other vital resources for Medi-Cal members with complex needs. PATH CITED is helping ECM and Community Supports providers transition, expand, and develop their capacity to provide local, coordinated care for member communities. Awardees will use funds to:
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: “ECM and Community Supports are transforming how we care for Medi-Cal members with diverse and often intensive needs,” said Susan Philip, Deputy Director of DHCS’ Health Care Delivery Systems. “Just like in prior PATH CITED rounds, we are investing in the infrastructure and workforce that make whole-person care possible, ensuring that providers have the tools they need to deliver timely, compassionate, and coordinated care.”
“Thanks to PATH CITED support, Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara has turned an idea into a thriving clinic that continues to expand its reach and impact,” said Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara Interim CEO Stephanie R. Drake, PhD. “The Integrated Health Clinic is a model for collaborative, patient-centered care, bridging critical gaps in services and ensuring that Medi-Cal members receive the timely, high-quality, and compassionate care they deserve.”
“We did not have the staffing to follow up with people once they were housed, which led to more instability,” said Ronni Duncan, Care Management Manager at Adventist Health, a CITED awardee from previous rounds. “PATH CITED funds have allowed us to expand staffing, fill service gaps, and let case managers focus on their specific roles. Most of all, these programs have helped build community and provide hope and healing to people who may not have had access to the healing support we offer.”
“Thanks to PATH CITED funding, we are building a growing team of skilled case managers to meet our patients where they are – in homes, coffee shops, and throughout their communities to build trust and transform care,” said Jeniffer Zamora, Community Health Program Manager at Peach Tree Health, a CITED awardee from previous rounds.
“Supported by PATH CITED funding, Rady Children’s Hospital’s ECM program has expanded from San Diego County to also serve Riverside County,” said Russell Gagui, ECM Manager at Rady Children’s Hospital, a CITED Round 2 awardee. “As we grow, we remain committed to the principles that make pediatric ECM work: hiring from within the communities we serve, designing systems that support families’ real-world needs, and centering every effort around improving the lives of children with complex medical and social needs.”
“Through the CITED grants, we have been able to expand access to recuperative care and strengthen care coordination by hiring additional staff as well as updating our internal data systems, which has allowed us more time to focus on the acute needs of our clients,” said Tracy Wilson, Co-Founder and CEO of Rooted Life, a CITED Round 3 awardee. “CITED grants have been pivotal in allowing us to create robust program where we can focus on the stability and recovery of our clients.”
HOW WE GOT HERE: PATH is a five-year, $1.85 billion initiative launched in 2022, providing funds for community-based organizations, county agencies, hospitals, Tribes, and other community providers to support improved health care management and delivery through the Medi-Cal system. Recipients of PATH CITED awards are committed to serving historically under-resourced and underserved populations.
WHAT’S NEXT: Round 4 is the final PATH CITED funding round. DHCS will continue to listen to Medi-Cal members and providers to improve service delivery, making care more accessible, effective, and responsive to California’s diverse communities. This also includes utilizing the other PATH workstreams to listen intentionally and provide technical assistance, such as through the Technical Assistance Marketplace and the regional Collaborative Planning Implementation convenings. For more information about the PATH CITED initiative, visit the PATH website.
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SACRAMENTO — California schools have long worked to meet student mental health needs, and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is supporting these efforts through a new sustainable funding program that is already showing promising results.
Through the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Fee Schedule program, local educational agencies (LEA), which includes California public K-12 school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education, and public institutions of higher education (IHE), including public community colleges and universities, can sign up to participate in a reimbursement pathway for mental health and substance use screenings, treatment, and case management. This creates a sustainable funding source for school-based care. This innovative multi-payer program breaks down barriers and puts students first, creating a more seamless experience for youth seeking help with mental health. More than 500 LEAs and IHEs have already signed up and are actively onboarding.
Bagaman maaga pa rin sa pagpapatupad, ang pagsisikap na ito ay nagpapakita na ng positibong resulta: ang mga paaralan at kanilang mga kasosyo ay nakatanggap ng higit sa $ 1.8 milyon sa bagong pondo para sa mga serbisyong ibinigay sa higit sa 5,000 mga mag-aaral. Noong Oktubre 15, 55 LEAs at IHEs ang nagsumite ng higit sa 26,000 mga claim sa pamamagitan ng programa, na kumakatawan sa 32 Medi-Cal pinamamahalaang mga plano sa pangangalaga at iba pang mga insurers, kabilang ang mga komersyal na plano. Ang mga resultang ito ay sumasalamin sa makabuluhang pag-unlad na nakamit sa loob lamang ng mahigit isang taon mula nang unang maging karapat-dapat ang mga kalahok na singilin para sa mga serbisyo.
“Schools are often the first place students turn to for support,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “Through the CYBHI Fee Schedule program, we’re helping schools meet that need by easing financial pressures and building a sustainable foundation for student mental health services, so every student has access to care when and where they need it.”
“We were lucky enough to be the first to successfully submit a service for billing, and we actually got our first check. It was only $77, but it was a big milestone,” said Nevada Joint Union High School District Director of Pupil Services Timothy Reid. As of November 3, the district had been reimbursed more than $30,000. Since the first claim was submitted in December 2024, the average reimbursement for an LEA/IHE is nearly $50,000, and multiple LEAs are nearing being reimbursed $1 million through the program.
NEW RESOURCES AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN: To support program implementation, DHCS launched new public-facing and provider-facing information and resources to help schools and families navigate the program:
ABOUT THE CYBHI FEE SCHEDULE PROGRAM: The program requires Medi-Cal managed care plans, Medi-Cal fee-for-service providers, commercial health insurance plans, and disability insurers to reimburse school-linked providers for behavioral health services provided to students under age 26, with no out-of-pocket costs for families. As a result, schools now have a sustainable funding source through which to hire, train, and retain staff, increasing access to behavioral health services.
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT: Youth mental needs have risen significantly in the last decade. California falls short of the recommended ratio of one school psychologist per 500 students, largely due to cost barriers. By creating a sustainable funding mechanism for providing these services, the CYBHI Fee Schedule program addresses this gap by funding school-based services, prioritizing early intervention, and expanding opportunities for the behavioral health workforce to meet growing demand. Research has shown an association between students who access services through a school-based health center and positive school attendance, particularly for students with a mental health diagnosis, suggesting that increased mental health support through school may improve school attendance.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: “We’ve heard from California students across the state about the need to increase behavioral health support where they spend time – at schools. The CYBHI Fee Schedule program is answering the call,” said CYBHI Director Dr. Sohil Sud. “Through partnerships and deeper connections between schools and health plans, along with sustainable funding, schools can meet the behavioral health needs of students who need it most.”
“Together, we have made significant strides in our efforts to transform school-based behavioral health care in California. Our progress to date is a testament to the commitment and the collaborative efforts of our school-district, managed care plan and community partners,” said Autumn Boylan, Deputy Director of DHCS’ Office of Strategic Partnerships. “With the foundation we’ve built, I am confident we will continue to succeed in making a lasting impact on the lives of students across the state.”
“Through the CYBHI Fee Schedule, our school district can continue to provide comprehensive, school-based behavioral health services, including assessments, counseling, prevention, and wellness programs, all at no cost to students and families. These funds will sustain and strengthen the vital program we have built to nurture the mental and emotional well-being of our students, while extending care to their families and our broader community,” said Jesus Chavarria, Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent.
“CYBHI’s involvement allows us to expand the services and support we can provide,” said Matthew Zavala, Mental Health Therapist at Silver Springs High School in Grass Valley. “When I started working at this school, mental health programming was very grassroots. Now, it’s more stable and secure. It really feels like mental health is part of the school system. On a smaller scale, it’s just nice to see students find a place where they feel welcome and have a positive school experience. Seeing both of those things happen simultaneously is a very rewarding part of this job.”
BIGGER PICTURE: The CYBHI Fee Schedule is part of the state’s broader effort to transform youth mental health care into a coordinated, equitable, and prevention-focused system. The CYBHI Fee Schedule program is the CYBHI’s flagship, a more than $4 billion investment to transform behavioral health services for children, youth, and families, and it is central to the Governor’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health. Learn more on the CYBHI Fee Schedule webpage.
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SACRAMENTO — Bilang isang malaking hakbang pasulong sa inklusibong paggawa ng patakaran, inilunsad ng Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) ang Medi-Cal Voices and Vision Council, isang kauna-unahang grupong tagapayo na nagsasama-sama ng mga miyembro, tagapag-alaga, tagapagbigay ng serbisyo, mga organisasyong nakabase sa komunidad, mga grupo ng pagtataguyod, at mga kasosyo sa county upang hubugin ang kinabukasan ng mga patakaran, programa, at implementasyon ng Medi-Cal. Sa pamamagitan ng direktang pagsasama ng karanasan sa proseso ng paggawa ng patakaran, tinitiyak ng konseho na ang mga patakaran at programa ng Medi-Cal ay nakabatay sa mga tunay na pangangailangan ng mga taong kanilang pinaglilingkuran at pinoproseso sa pamamagitan ng pakikipagtulungan sa mga eksperto sa pangangalagang pangkalusugan at mga pinuno ng sistema.
The Voices and Vision Council held its inaugural meeting alongside the established Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee to launch a new collaborative structure that brings together lived experience and system expertise to shape Medi-Cal policy.
“The Medi-Cal Voices and Vision Council is a vital platform for ensuring that Medi-Cal members and community partners help shape how we deliver care,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “We are committed to strengthening our Medi-Cal program so it is more equitable, responsive, and grounded in the voices of the people we serve. This council reflects our belief that meaningful change and innovation begin with listening and acting on what people tell us they need.”
“Medi-Cal provides the nursing care that keeps my son healthy and safe at home with our family,” said Jenny McLelland, a parent and member of the Voices and Vision Council. “The council gives me the opportunity to share my experiences as a caregiver and ensures that families like mine have a voice in making Medi-Cal better for all Californians.”
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT: The Voices and Vision Council and the Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee help ensure that Medi-Cal members remain at the heart of policy development and program administration. These two advisory bodies work in close partnership with DHCS leaders and policy experts to co-design equity-centered programs and policy solutions that reflect the real needs of members.
Sa pamamagitan ng direktang pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga miyembro at stakeholder, itinatayo ng DHCS ang imprastraktura upang kumilos sa kung ano ang pinakamahalaga sa mga taong pinaglilingkuran nito. Ang bawat quarterly meeting ay nakasentro sa mga pananaw na ibinabahagi ng mga miyembro at tagapag-alaga. Ang mga talakayang ito ay nakakatulong sa DHCS na isalin ang feedback tungo sa mga nasasalat na pagpapabuti, na nagpapalakas kung paano sinusuportahan ng Medi-Cal ang mga komunidad sa buong California.
KALIGIRAN: Noong 2023, itinatag ng DHCS ang Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee, isa sa mga unang pormal na grupo ng tagapayo sa bansa na binubuo lamang ng mga miyembro ng Medi-Cal at mga taong sumusuporta sa kanila, tulad ng mga miyembro ng pamilya at tagapag-alaga. Noong 2024, inilabas ng pederal na Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ang Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services Rule, na nag-aatas sa lahat ng estado na lumikha ng dalawang advisory body: isang Beneficiary Advisory Council na binubuo ng mga miyembro at tagapag-alaga, at isang Medicaid Advisory Committee na kinabibilangan ng mga provider at kumukuha ng hindi bababa sa 25 porsyento ng mga miyembro nito mula sa Beneficiary Advisory Council pagsapit ng Hulyo 10, 2027.
To meet this requirement, California designated its existing Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee as the state’s Beneficiary Advisory Council and created the Medi-Cal Voices and Vision Council as its Medicaid Advisory Committee. Together, these groups are designed to create a continuous feedback loop: The Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee will meet first each quarter to surface themes and priorities from members and caregivers, which will then inform the Voices and Vision Council’s policy and operational discussions. Potential topics include access to care, service delivery, communication, and other issues that influence how Medi-Cal works for the people it serves.
WHAT’S NEXT: The first public meeting of the Medi-Cal Voices and Vision Council will be held on March 18, 2026. Meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, and membership lists for both groups will be publicly available. For more information, including how to register for the first public meeting, please visit the Voices and Vision Council webpage.
ABOUT THE VOICES AND VISION COUNCIL MEMBERS: The Voices and Vision Council is made up of 16 Medi-Cal members and leaders from across California who bring experience from advocacy groups, community-based organizations, health centers, county health and social services departments, managed care plans, and health plan associations.
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Ang mga plano ng Medi-Medi ay mga espesyal na plano sa kalusugan para sa mga taong may parehong Medicare at Medi-Cal
SACRAMENTO — As Medicare open enrollment begins on October 15, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is expanding access to Medi-Medi Plans––integrated health plans for people who have both Medicare and Medi-Cal—to 29 additional counties. This expansion brings the total to 41 counties that offer Medi-Medi Plans, nearly quadrupling access to these plans. This means Californians who are eligible for both Medicare and Medi-Cal will have the option to enroll in a Medi-Medi Plan to receive additional support to help manage chronic conditions, disabilities, or long-term care needs. Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, with coverage starting on January 1, 2026.
“California is building upon the success of Medi-Medi Plans that have already made a real difference in people’s lives,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “By expanding access to these plans, we’re helping more Californians with complex health needs get the care they need—more easily, more consistently, and with greater support. This is about making health care work better for the people who rely on it most.”
The 29 new counties are: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Marin, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Placer, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Ventura, Yolo, and Yuba.
These 29 counties will join the 12 counties where Medi-Medi Plans are currently available: Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Tulare. For more details, visit the Medicare Medi-Cal Plan List webpage, Joining a Medi-Medi Plan information sheet, and the Medi-Medi Plan Expansion Fact Sheet.
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT: For the first time, Californians who qualify for both Medicare and Medi-Cal will have access to Medi-Medi Plans in 29 additional counties. Members with both Medicare and Medi-Cal often face serious health challenges, need help with daily activities, and deal with barriers like low income or limited transportation. They typically rely on many different services, but must navigate two separate systems to get care.
“This expansion is about making health care work better for the people who need it most,” said Lauren Solis, Chief of DHCS’ Office of Medicare Innovation and Integration.
Medi-Medi Plans combine Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits into one plan and provide specialized care coordination and wraparound Medi-Cal services. This model simplifies care with one card, one care team, and integrated services across medical, behavioral health, and long-term services and supports.
Currently, about 330,000 people are enrolled in these plans across 12 counties. As a result of this expansion, an additional 461,000 Californians will now have the choice to enroll in a Medi-Medi Plan. Meanwhile, nearly a quarter of Medicare members in California – 1.7 million people – also have Medi-Cal.
ABOUT MEDI-MEDI PLANS: Medi-Medi Plans are available to individuals who have both Medicare Part A and B, are enrolled in Medi-Cal, are 21 or older, and live in a participating county. Medi-Medi Plans coordinate all services across both Medicare and Medi-Cal, including:
Nakikinabang din ang mga miyembro mula sa:
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Eligible Californians can enroll in a Medi-Medi Plan during Medicare open enrollment from October 15 to December 7. Coverage will begin January 1, 2026. For more information about Medi-Medi Plans and how to enroll, visit the Medi-Medi Plan webpage.
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SACRAMENTO — The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today released new data showing continued growth and impact from Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports as part of the state’s Medi-Cal transformation under California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM). These services help Medi-Cal members stay healthier and avoid other, costlier health care services, such as emergency department visits and hospital stays.
Sa unang tatlong buwan lamang ng taong ito:
"Ito ang hitsura ng pagbabagong-anyo ng Medi-Cal," sabi ni Michelle Baass, Direktor ng Kagawaran ng Mga Serbisyo sa Pangangalagang Pangkalusugan. "Hindi lang kami nagpapalawak ng mga serbisyo. Naaabot namin ang mas maraming tao kaysa dati. "
Tinutulungan ng ECM ang mga taong may kumplikadong pangangailangang pangkalusugan at panlipunan, kabilang ang kawalan ng tirahan, malubhang sakit sa pag-iisip, o madalas na pagbisita sa ospital, na makuha ang pangangalaga na kailangan nila, nasaan man sila. Ang isang Lead Care Manager ay tumutulong sa pag-coordinate ng lahat ng aspeto ng pangangalaga, mula sa mga pagbisita sa doktor at mga serbisyo sa kalusugan ng isip hanggang sa suporta sa pabahay at nutrisyon. Mula nang ilunsad noong Enero 2022, ang ECM ay nakakonekta sa higit sa 372,000 mga miyembro ng Medi-Cal sa high-touch, person-centered care.
Community Supports are also growing rapidly. These services offer cost-effective, community-based alternatives to traditional medical care, addressing housing, nutrition, and other social drivers of health. As of early 2025:
"Sa likod ng bawat numero ay isang kuwento: isang magulang na nakahanap ng matatag na pabahay, isang tinedyer na nakakuha ng pangangalaga sa kalusugan ng isip, isang senior na nakatanggap ng mga pagkain na nababagay sa kanilang kalagayan," sabi ni State Medicaid Director Tyler Sadwith. "Ito ay kung paano namin bumuo ng isang mas malusog na California."
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT: The growth in ECM and Community Supports comes as California rolls out historic policies under the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), aimed at reducing homelessness and expanding behavioral health care. ECM and Community Supports are proving to be vital tools to help people navigate housing, nutrition, and health systems with dignity and support. From ECM and Community Supports to Transitional Rent and permanent housing, California is building a continuum of care that supports people across every stage of their recovery journey.
Upang suportahan ang pagpapalawak na ito, ang DHCS ay nagkaloob ng mahigit $1.43 bilyon sa pamamagitan ng mga inisyatibo nito sa Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH), kabilang ang Capacity and Infrastructure Transition, Expansion, and Development (CITED), Collaborative Planning and Implementation, at ang Technical Assistance Marketplace. Ang mga pondong ito ay tumutulong sa mga organisasyong nakabase sa komunidad, mga klinika, at mga lokal na ahensya na mapalago ang kanilang kapasidad na maghatid ng ECM at mga Suporta sa Komunidad sa pamamagitan ng pagkuha ng mga kawani, pagpapahusay ng mga sistema, at pagpapabuti ng koordinasyon ng pangangalaga. Ang huling yugto ng pagpopondo ng CITED ay nagtapos noong Mayo 2025, at ang mga bagong awardee ay iaanunsyo sa huling bahagi ng taong ito.
WHAT’S NEXT: DHCS will continue listening to Medi-Cal members who use ECM and Community Supports. Member feedback, gathered through surveys, focus groups, and other outreach, will help improve how these services are delivered, making them easier to access, more effective, and more responsive to different cultures and communities.
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Ang Campus ay Maglilingkod sa 72,000 Indibidwal Taun-taon
SACRAMENTO — On September 10, 2025, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services Department celebrated the groundbreaking of the Be Well Campus, a new facility in French Camp that will expand access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment in the Central Valley. The campus will include 10 facility types, with 116 behavioral health treatment beds and 1,205 outpatient slots, enabling care for more than 72,000 individuals annually.
“Ang proyektong ito ay kumakatawan sa isang makapangyarihang halimbawa ng pangako ng California sa pagbuo ng isang sistema ng kalusugang pangkaisipan na tutugon sa mga tao kung nasaan sila ngayon,” sabi ni Michelle Baass, Direktor ng DHCS. “Sa pamamagitan ng Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program, namumuhunan kami sa lokal na imprastraktura at tinutulungan ang mga komunidad na mapalawak ang access sa pangangalaga.”
This transformative project is supported by more than $149 million through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP), including Round 5: Crisis and Behavioral Health Continuum and Bond BHCIP Round 1: Launch Ready (a conditional award made possible by the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act), part of California’s voter-approved reform to expand behavioral health care and housing. This project is one of several in California that will combine earlier BHCIP rounds with bond funds to support both immediate needs and long-term infrastructure.
BHCIP is a key component of Mental Health for All, California’s ongoing commitment to build a stronger and more equitable behavioral health system. With the passage of Proposition 1, even more behavioral health treatment facilities will be funded and built in 2025 and 2026.
“We are pleased to see the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act in action,” said DHCS Community Services Division Chief Marlies Perez. “San Joaquin County is building a model that brings together multiple levels of care in one place, making it easier for people to get the care they need when they need it.”
INVESTING IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CAPACITY: More than 1.2 million adults in California live with a serious mental illness, and 1 in 10 residents meet the criteria for a substance use disorder. Additionally, shortages of behavioral health treatment sites contribute to rising rates of homelessness and incarceration among people with mental health disorders.
To address this, DHCS launched BHCIP to fund the construction, acquisition, and expansion of behavioral health facilities and mobile crisis services. Since 2021, the state has awarded more than $2.2 billion through BHCIP Rounds 1–5, including $430 million in Round 5 to expand crisis care statewide. California is investing billions more through Bond BHCIP to build long-term behavioral health and housing infrastructure. In May 2025, DHCS conditionally awarded $3.3 billion through Bond BHCIP Round 1: Launch Ready to 121 projects across 42 counties, supporting 4,895 residential beds and 21,402 outpatient slots.
WHAT’S NEXT: The Be Well Campus project received a conditional award through Bond BHCIP Round 1: Launch Ready, and the next step is to finalize that funding. San Joaquin County will work with DHCS to complete a Program Funding Agreement, confirm matching funds and property ownership, and wrap up other required documentation before the award becomes final.
Samantala, naghahanda ang DHCS na magkaloob ng mahigit $800 milyon sa pamamagitan ng Bond BHCIP Round 2: Unmet Needs. Ang round na ito ay bukas para sa mga kwalipikadong aplikante sa buong estado, na may mga aplikasyon na dapat isumite sa Oktubre 28, 2025, at inaasahang maibibigay ang mga parangal sa tagsibol ng 2026.
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Ang Mga Grant ay bubuo ng Mga Pakikipagsosyo sa Komunidad at Papataasin ang Access sa Paggamot
SACRAMENTO — The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has awarded $26 million to more than 70 organizations to combat the opioid crisis in California. These grants are designed to expand access to treatment, strengthen community partnerships, and save lives. The grants represent a critical part of the State’s Opioid Response (SOR) initiative.
“Addressing the opioid crisis requires a comprehensive, compassionate, and community-driven approach. That’s why DHCS is pleased to partner with so many organizations to offer access to this life-changing care,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “We must expand access to treatment, invest in prevention, and dismantle the stigma surrounding addiction. Lives are at stake, and we are committed to doing everything we can to support recovery.”
PAGBABAWAL NG MGA HINDI NATUTUGUNGAN NA PANGANGAILANGAN AT MGA SOBRA DOSIS NA MAY KAUGNAYAN SA OPIOID SA MGA KOMUNIDAD NG TRIBO: Nagbigay ang DHCS ng $2.1 milyon sa 12 organisasyon upang ipatupad ang programang SOR IV Tribal Local Opioid Coalition (TLOC). Sinusuportahan ng TLOC ang mga komunidad ng Tribo at Urban Indian sa pamamagitan ng pagpapataas ng access sa paggamot, pagbibigay ng mga serbisyo sa paggaling na nakaugat sa kultura, at pagbabawas ng mga pagkamatay na may kaugnayan sa overdose sa pamamagitan ng pag-iwas at pangangalaga. Pinapalakas ng programa ang mga pagsisikap sa paggaling para sa opioid at stimulant use disorder sa pamamagitan ng pagbuo ng mga pakikipagtulungan sa mga miyembro ng komunidad, mga stakeholder, at mga tagapagbigay ng serbisyo.
“DHCS is pleased to support Tribal communities with resources that reflect their unique needs and strengths. The TLOC program empowers local partnerships to expand treatment, prevent substance use, and promote culturally grounded healing,” said Baass.
EXPANDING ACCESS TO MEDICATIONS FOR ADDICTION TREATMENT: DHCS also awarded nearly $3 million to four DHCS-licensed Narcotic Treatment Programs (NTP) to create satellite facilities, called medication units, that provide access to addiction treatment. These medication units will serve people who otherwise struggle to access care, including people in rural areas, justice-involved communities, and people without reliable transportation, and support care integration.
“Geographically isolated communities often face compounded challenges to accessing care, including transportation barriers and systemic inequities. Establishing medication units addresses these gaps by improving access, enhancing retention, and advancing health equity in the areas that need it most,” said Sarah Khawaja-Laljiani, Senior Director of Grants and Patient Services of Pinnacle Treatment Center, a recipient of funding to expand access to Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT).
“This funding opportunity aligns with our commitment to expanding access to evidence-based treatment in underserved communities, said Evelyn Sosa, Senior Vice President of BayMark Health Services. “This support will help us meet patients where they are, removing barriers to care and improving outcomes for people most at risk of overdose.”
PAGPAPALAWIG NG ACCESS SA MAT: Bukod pa rito, naggawad ang DHCS ng mahigit $21 milyon sa 59 na programa sa paggamot ng sakit sa paggamit ng droga na may lisensya mula sa DHCS upang ilunsad o palawakin ang mga serbisyo ng MAT na nakabatay sa ebidensya sa mga indibidwal na may sakit sa paggamit ng opioid.
“As the opioid and fentanyl crisis continues to devastate lives across the country, expanding access to MAT services in residential programs is not only a clinical necessity, but a moral imperative,” said Dr. BJ Davis, Executive Director, Gateway House for Women and Sacramento Recovery House for Men. “This funding allows us to meet people where they are with the full continuum of evidence-based care.”
“Ang aming mga kliyente ay nangangailangan ng napapanahong access sa MAT upang mapamahalaan ang mga pagnanasa at simulan ang kanilang paglalakbay tungo sa paggaling at katatagan,” sabi ni Lindsey Purdie, MBA, Executive Director ng The Crossroads Foundation. “Sa pamamagitan ng aming pakikipagtulungan sa DHCS, nabigyan kami ng pagkakataong palawakin ang aming mga serbisyo at mas matugunan ang mga pangangailangan ng mga taong aming sinusuportahan.” Lubos kaming nagpapasalamat para sa pondong ito at para sa patuloy na pakikipagtulungan.”
KUNG BAKIT ITO MAHALAGA: Noong 2023, mayroong 11,359 na pagkamatay na may kaugnayan sa labis na dosis ng droga. Sa mga iyon, 8,000 ang may kaugnayan sa opioid, kung saan 7,000 ang partikular na may kaugnayan sa fentanyl. Bagama't malaking bahagi ng mga taga-California ang nakakatugon sa pamantayan para sa isang sakit sa paggamit ng droga, maliit na porsyento lamang ang nakatatanggap ng paggamot, kadalasan dahil sa limitadong pag-access sa mga serbisyong tulad ng MAT at naloxone sa mga rural na lugar.
BIGGER PICTURE: These grants are part of DHCS’ Opioid Response, a key element of Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Tackling the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis. For more information about opioids and how you can protect yourself and loved ones, visit Opioids.ca.gov, a one-stop shop for Californians seeking resources around prevention and treatment.
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SACRAMENTO — Ibinahagi ngayon ng Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) ang mga bagong datos na nagpapakita kung paano tumataas ang Enhanced Care Management (ECM) at mga Suporta sa Komunidad at nakakatulong sa mas maraming tao bilang bahagi ng transpormasyon ng Medi-Cal ng estado sa ilalim ng California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM).
“The trends reflected in the data demonstrate the real and growing impact of CalAIM in supporting the health and well-being of Medi-Cal members,” said DHCS Director Michelle Baass. “We’re seeing especially strong progress in reaching children and youth, expanding access to critical supports like housing and food, and growing the provider networks needed to deliver these services. Together, these efforts are helping more Californians live healthier, more stable lives.”
WHAT THE NUMBERS SHOW: Since ECM launched in January 2022, more than 326,000 unique Medi-Cal members have enrolled in this benefit that provides comprehensive, person-centered care coordination for members with complex needs. In the last three months of 2024 alone, more than 149,400 members received ECM services, including more than 31,000 children and youth under 21, nearly four times more than when ECM launched for these groups in July 2023.
Ang Mga Suporta ng Komunidad ay umaabot din sa mas maraming miyembro ng Medi-Cal. Sa pagtatapos ng 2024, humigit-kumulang 368,400 miyembro ang gumamit ng mga serbisyong ito, na may higit sa 920,000 kabuuang serbisyong naihatid. Ang mga suportang ito ay nag-aalok ng cost-effective, batay sa komunidad na mga alternatibo sa tradisyunal na pangangalagang medikal, na tumutugon sa mga panlipunang salik na nakakaapekto sa kalusugan. Sa mga nag-access ng Community Supports noong Q4 2024:
WHY THIS MATTERS: More Medi-Cal members with complex medical and social needs are accessing ECM and Community Supports. Key drivers of growth include:
PROVIDER NETWORKS ARE GROWING: The number of providers delivering ECM and Community Supports has grown significantly. Managed care plans now hold approximately 2,600 provider contracts for Community Supports alone, up from about 750 in early 2022. This reflects a strong commitment from community-based organizations, housing providers, and local health systems to support CalAIM’s goals.
COMMUNITY SUPPORTS ARE COST-EFFECTIVE: DHCS’ June 2025 cost-effectiveness report shows that Community Supports help reduce overall health care costs by preventing avoidable hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and long-term institutional care, while improving health outcomes.
WHAT’S NEXT: Starting January 1, 2026, Transitional Rent will become a mandatory Community Support and will be available to provide up to six months of rental assistance to members who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, are experiencing significant behavioral health needs, and meet certain risk factors. This is another important step in making sure Medi-Cal members have the support they need to live healthy, stable lives in their communities.
DHCS will continue to center feedback from Medi-Cal members to ensure ECM and Community Supports are responsive, accessible, and equitable. By listening closely to people who are directly impacted, California aims to enhance the effectiveness of these programs and better support members’ health and well-being.
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SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) remains committed to protecting the privacy and well-being of all Medi-Cal members. Recent reports and legal developments have raised serious concerns about how federal agencies use Medicaid data, including personal information for the more than 14 million Californians covered by Medi-Cal. We want to share what we know.
Noong Disyembre 29, 2025, isang pederal na hukuman ang nagpasiya na ang Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ay maaaring magbahagi ng limitadong impormasyon sa Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) para lamang sa mga indibidwal na hindi "legal na naninirahan" sa Estados Unidos. Gayunpaman, ang ilang mga kawalan ng katiyakan ay nananatiling dahil ang pederal na pamahalaan ay hindi nagbigay ng anumang impormasyon sa California tungkol sa kung paano nito plano na ipatupad ang utos ng korte. I-update namin ang pahinang ito na may karagdagang impormasyon kapag magagamit na ito.
Information that may be shared about people who are not “lawfully residing” in the United States includes citizenship or immigration status, address, phone number, date of birth, and Medicaid ID. CMS must exclude anyone who is “lawfully residing” in the United States. If data of individuals who are not lawfully residing in the United States cannot be separated from the data that is still protected (e.g., data of lawful permanent residents, U.S. citizen data, sensitive health records, etc.), CMS cannot share the data with ICE. These restrictions remain in place while the multistate lawsuit is ongoing.
Ang DHCS ay hinihingi ng pederal na batas na magsumite ng buwanang mga ulat sa CMS sa pamamagitan ng Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS). Kasama sa mga ulat na ito ang mga pangunahing detalye ng demograpiko at pagiging karapat-dapat, tulad ng pangalan, address, petsa ng kapanganakan, Numero ng Social Security (kung ibinigay) o ID ng Medicaid, at katayuan sa imigrasyon, para sa bawat miyembro ng Medi-Cal. Habang pinapayagan ng utos ng korte ang CMS na magbahagi ng limitadong data sa ilalim ng mga partikular na kondisyon, ang DHCS ay nananatiling nakatuon sa pangangalaga sa privacy ng miyembro at sinusubaybayan nang mabuti ang mga pag-unlad.
In sharing data for immigration enforcement purposes, CMS has broken a 60-year commitment to protect the health and well-being of millions of families. Make no mistake: This is a grave breach of public trust. No one should be forced to live in fear of seeing the doctor or going to the emergency room.
Ang pagkansela ng saklaw ng Medi-Cal ngayon ay hindi burahin ang impormasyong ipinadala na sa pagpapatupad ng imigrasyon. Para sa mga indibidwal na nag-aalala tungkol sa kung paano maaaring gamitin ng pederal na pamahalaan ang kanilang personal na impormasyon para sa mga kadahilanang pang-imigrasyon, mangyaring kumunsulta sa isang kwalipikadong abogado o kwalipikadong legal aid nonprofit na organisasyon.
Nakatuon kami sa transparency, privacy, at pagtiyak na ang lahat ng mga taga-California, anuman ang katayuan sa imigrasyon, ay pakiramdam na ligtas na ma-access ang pangangalaga na kailangan nila. Patuloy kaming makikipag-ugnayan sa mga kasosyo sa komunidad, magbahagi ng mga update, at ipagtanggol ang kalusugan, kagalingan, at privacy ng lahat ng mga miyembro ng Medi-Cal.
NAI-UPDATE ENERO 2, 2026
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Maglilingkod ang Proyekto sa 7,665 na Indibidwal Taun-taon
SACRAMENTO — As California continues to strengthen its behavioral health care system, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Safe Passages today celebrated the ribbon cutting of a new Community Wellness and Youth Prevention Wellness Center in Oakland. Funded by almost $9 million through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 4: Children and Youth, the center will offer community-derived models of mental health services to a projected 7,600 individuals annually in an outpatient setting.
“Ang pagbubukas ng Safe Passages Community Wellness and Prevention Center ay isang makapangyarihang pamumuhunan para sa kinabukasan ng ating mga bata at kabataan.” "Ang bawat bata ay may karapatan sa mga kagamitang kailangan nila upang maabot ang kanilang buong potensyal, anuman ang lahi, katayuan sa sosyoekonomiko, o kapansanan," sabi ni Michelle Baass, Direktor ng DHCS. "Sinusuportahan namin ang mga pagsisikap na pinangungunahan ng komunidad na lumilikha ng ligtas at nakapagpapagaling na mga espasyo kung saan maaaring makuha ng mga kabataan ang pangangalaga, suporta, at mga pagkakataong kailangan nila upang umunlad." Ang sentrong ito ay magsisilbing isang kritikal na sentro para sa maagang interbensyon at pag-iwas, na tutulong sa mga bata at pamilya na magkaroon ng katatagan at kagalingan na panghabambuhay.”
SENTRO NG KAGALINGAN AT PAG-IWAS SA KOMUNIDAD NG MGA LIGTAS NA PASAHE: Ang sentro ay magbibigay ng mga serbisyo sa kalusugang pangkaisipan para sa mga bata at kabataan sa Alameda County mula pagkapanganak hanggang sa kabataan, na nakatuon sa mga populasyon na may mataas na panganib. Ang pinalawak na sentro ay mag-aalok ng mga programa sa pagpapaunlad ng maagang pagkabata na naghahatid ng mga serbisyong pang-ina at edukasyon sa pagiging magulang na ipinapatupad ng mga propesyonal sa kalusugang pangkaisipan ng maagang pagkabata, na hango sa komunidad, batay sa pananaliksik, at napatunayang pinakamahusay na mga kasanayan. Kabilang sa mga programang ito ang Life Coaching Program, mga programa sa kalusugang pangkaisipan para sa mga bata na may edad na 10 at 11, psychotherapy para sa magulang at anak, mga programa para sa buntis at postpartum, mga programa para sa pagiging magulang, mga programa para sa transisyonal na pagpapaunlad ng kabataan, indibidwal at panggrupong pagpapayo, at mga sesyon ng paggalugad sa karera.
“Sa loob ng mahigit 29 na taon, ang Safe Passages ay nakatuon sa pagsira sa siklo ng kahirapan sa ating mga komunidad at sa pagsuporta sa mga pamilya at kabataan na makisali sa pagbuo ng sarili nating mga solusyon at landas,” sabi ng CEO ng Safe Passages na si Josefina Alvarado Mena. "Ang wellness center na ito ay isang lugar ng pagtitipon at ligtas na kanlungan kung saan maaari tayong bumuo ng komunidad, magbahagi, at lumago nang sama-sama."
KUNG BAKIT ITO MAHALAGA: Halos 1 sa 13 bata at kabataan sa California ang nakakaranas ng malubhang emosyonal na kaguluhan. Sa pamamagitan ng BHCIP, nagkakaloob ang DHCS ng pondo para sa mga karapat-dapat na entidad upang magtayo, bumili, at magpalawak ng mga ari-arian at mamuhunan sa imprastraktura para sa mga mobile na nangangailangan ng krisis, na tumutulong sa mga komunidad na matugunan ang tumataas na demand at mapunan ang mga makasaysayang kakulangan sa serbisyo. Ang mga pamumuhunang ito ay lalong mahalaga sa mga komunidad sa kanayunan, tinitiyak na makakakuha ang mga tao ng napapanahong at nakapagliligtas-buhay na pangangalaga nang hindi kinakailangang maglakbay ng malalayong distansya.
BHCIP is part of California’s ongoing commitment to expand behavioral health services for all Californians. DHCS has awarded $1.7 billion in BHCIP competitive grants. In addition, DHCS is distributing up to $4.4 billion in competitive Bond BHCIP funding, including $3.3 billion for Round 1: Launch Ready grants as part of Behavioral Health Transformation, DHCS’ work to implement Proposition 1. DHCS recently released the Proposition 1 Bond BHCIP Round 2: Unmet Needs Request for Applications (RFA). Eligible organizations can apply for funding to construct, acquire, or rehabilitate properties that expand behavioral health services for Medi-Cal members and other Californians in need. DHCS will award more than $800 million in grants to support community-based facilities for mental health and substance use disorder care.
TUNGKOL SA BHCIP ROUND 4: MGA BATA AT KABATAAN: Ang BHCIP Round 4, bahagi ng Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, ay nakatuon hindi lamang sa mga bata at kabataan, kundi pati na rin sa lahat ng mga taga-California na may edad 25 pababa, kabilang ang mga buntis at postpartum na kababaihan at kanilang mga anak at mga kabataang nasa edad ng transisyon na may edad 16-25, kasama ang kanilang mga pamilya. Ang 52 gawad na may kabuuang $480.5 milyon ay nagbibigay-daan para sa mga bagong konstruksyon at pagpapalawak ng maraming uri ng outpatient at residential facility, kabilang ang mga programang residential para sa krisis ng mga bata, mga perinatal residential substance use disorder facility, mga community wellness/youth prevention center, at outpatient treatment para sa substance use disorder. Pakitingnan ang website ng BHCIP para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa mga tatanggap ng grant at mga karagdagang detalye tungkol sa lahat ng round ng pagpopondo ng BHCIP.
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