April 29. 2024 – Stakeholder Update
Nangungunang Balita
Ipinagdiriwang ng DHCS ang Mga Pagputol ng Ribbon para sa Mga Sentro sa Paggamot sa Kalusugan ng Pag-uugali
On April 25 and 26, DHCS celebrated the addition of two new facilities that will provide lifesaving treatment for Californians with mental health and substance use disorders (SUD). Paving the Way Foundation in Los Angeles County and Center Point Drug Abuse Alternatives Center in Sonoma County are expanding behavioral health treatment and recovery options in their local communities. These are among the first of many community treatment sites supported by the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program and are under construction now in 49 counties. Even more sites will be funded and built, thanks to recently approved Proposition 1 bonds.
Mga Update sa Programa
Bagong Code 1 Diagnosis na Kinakailangan para sa Medi-Cal Rx Claim
Effective April 30, Code 1 Diagnosis Requirement – Reject Code 80 claim utilization management (UM) edits will be implemented for members 22 years of age and older. Medi-Cal Rx will use diagnosis code(s) from the member’s Medi-Cal medical record to meet the Code 1 diagnosis restriction. Code 1 drugs are subject to prescription documentation requirements, and prescribers and pharmacy providers must document the treatment diagnosis and keep that information readily available for auditing purposes. Code 1 diagnosis requirements can be met in one of four ways: provide a diagnosis with the prescription, communicate the diagnosis verbally to the pharmacy provider, submit a prior authorization request with the diagnosis, or use an acceptable diagnosis code that is on file in the Medi-Cal data system. Members 21 years of age and younger are not impacted.
Smile, Nagpapatuloy ang California Mobile Dental Van Tour
On May 4, the Smile, California mobile dental van tour will stop in Huntington Park. During the event, individuals will have access to various dental services, such as exams, X-rays, cleaning, and fluoride applications. More information about Medi-Cal-covered dental services is available on the Smile, California website.
Sumali sa Aming Koponan
Ang DHCS ay kumukuha ng mga komunikasyon, human resources, pag-audit, patakaran sa kalusugan, teknolohiya ng impormasyon, at iba pang mga team. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, mangyaring bisitahin ang website ng CalCareers.
Mga Paparating na Mga Pagpupulong ng Stakeholder at Webinar
Medi-Cal Children’s Health Advisory Panel (MCHAP)
On May 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., DHCS will hold the MCHAP hybrid meeting (advance registration required). MCHAP advises DHCS on policy and operational issues that affect children in Medi-Cal. The panel consists of a 15-member advisory body whose members include recognized stakeholders and experts in their fields, medical professionals, advocates, and parent members. If you are interested in receiving information about MCHAP meetings or have general inquiries, please email MCHAP@dhcs.ca.gov.
Consumer-Focused Stakeholder Workgroup (CFSW)
On May 3, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., DHCS will convene the CFSW, which provides stakeholders an opportunity to review and provide feedback on a variety of consumer messaging materials. The forum focuses on eligibility- and enrollment-related activities and strives to offer an open discussion on Medi-Cal policies and functionality. Meeting materials, including the meeting agenda, will be posted to the CFSW webpage no later than May 1. Please email your questions to DHCSCFSW@dhcs.ca.gov.
Medi-Cal Dental Los Angeles Stakeholder Meeting
Sa Mayo 14, mula 1 hanggang 3 pm, ang DHCS ay magho-host ng Medi-Cal Dental Los Angeles stakeholder meeting. Magbabahagi ang DHCS ng mga update at impormasyon tungkol sa mga bago at paparating na aktibidad. Nagbibigay din ang pulong sa mga stakeholder ng dental ng isang forum upang magbahagi ng input sa pangkat ng Medi-Cal Dental na makakatulong sa pagpapabuti ng paghahatid ng mga serbisyo sa pangangalaga sa kalusugan sa bibig. Ang impormasyon sa pagpupulong ay ipo-post sa webpage ng DHCS Medi-Cal Dental Los Angeles Stakeholder Meetings. Ang mga karagdagang materyales ay ipo-post sa webpage bago ang pulong o sa sandaling maging available ang mga ito. Paki-email ang iyong mga tanong sa dental@dhcs.ca.gov.
Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC)/Behavioral Health (BH)-SAC Meeting
On May 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., DHCS will convene the SAC/BH-SAC hybrid meeting (advance registration required). The meeting will include an update on Proposition 1 implementation. SAC provides DHCS with valuable input on ongoing California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) implementation efforts, as well as helps DHCS further its efforts to provide high-quality, equitable care.
BH-SAC is a broad-based body that disseminates information and receives coordinated input regarding DHCS behavioral health activities. It was created as part of the ongoing DHCS effort to integrate behavioral health with the rest of the health care system and incorporates existing groups that have advised DHCS on behavioral health topics.
CalAIM Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) at Duals Integration Workgroup Meeting
On May 30 at 10 a.m., DHCS will host the CalAIM MLTSS and Duals Integration Workgroup virtual meeting (advance registration is required). The workgroup serves as a stakeholder collaboration hub for CalAIM MLTSS and integrated care for dual eligible members and allows stakeholders to provide feedback and share information about policy, operations, and strategy for upcoming changes to Medi-Cal and Medicare.
Kasama sa mga paksa ng agenda ang mga update sa Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) State Medicaid Agency Contract (SMAC) at Patnubay sa Patakaran, data ng pagpapatala sa Medicare para sa dalawahang kwalipikadong miyembro, ang Default na Enrollment Pilot, at ang 2025 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Advantage at Part D Final Rule sa mga miyembro ng Enhanced na Pangangalaga sa Pamamahala, pati na rin ang isang Pagtatanghal ng Pangwakas na Pamamahala ng Enhanced Care para sa mga miyembro ng Enhanced Care.
Ang mga materyales sa background, transcript, at video recording ng mga nakaraang pagpupulong ng workgroup, kasama ang karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa workgroup, ay naka-post sa webpage ng CalAIM MLTSS at Duals Integration Workgroup. Para sa mga tanong o komento, mangyaring mag-email sa info@calduals.org.