Nobyembre 3, 2025
Mga Update sa Programa
Bagong brochure sa kalusugan ng pag-uugali para sa mga miyembro ng Medi-Cal
DHCS is pleased to announce the release of a new brochure, “Your Guide to Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Services: What’s Covered and How to Get Care,” which is now available in both English and Spanish. This comprehensive, easy-to-read resource is designed to help Medi-Cal members understand and access behavioral health services available to them, including mental health and substance use disorder services, for both youth and adults. Key features include an overview of non-specialty mental health services for mild conditions like anxiety and stress, specialty mental health services for more serious conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and substance use disorder services, including counseling, withdrawal management, medications, and recovery services, for both mild and more serious conditions.
The brochure also includes information specific to providing culturally responsive care for American Indian/Alaska Native members, as well as helpful tools, such as crisis lines, mobile apps, and contact information to enable Medi-Cal members to connect with support more easily. Please email Medi.Cal.Benefits@dhcs.ca.gov if you have any questions.
Pagpapadala ng Medi-Cal Notice sa Ilang Adult Immigrants
On November 7, DHCS will begin mailing a General Information Notice and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to Medi-Cal members who have no immigration status or an unverified immigration status, or certain non-immigrant visa holders who are active on full-scope Medi-Cal. The purpose of the notice is to inform members of changes to coverage affecting this population, including the elimination of dental services, effective July 1, 2026. Members will receive the General Information Notice and FAQ in their preferred language and alternative format, if applicable. Medi-Cal members can contact the Telephone Service Center at (800) 541-5555 if they have any questions.
Effective January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal members who enrolled in full-scope Medi-Cal due to the Medi-Cal adult expansion will retain their full-scope coverage; however, new applicants who do not have satisfactory immigration status and are aged 19 and older and not pregnant or within the one-year postpartum will only be eligible for restricted-scope Medi-Cal. Applicants and members must provide proof of their immigration status to ensure the correct scope of Medi-Cal coverage is granted. Copies of the notices are available in Medi-Cal Eligibility Division Information Letter I 25-22.
Sumali sa Aming Koponan
Ang DHCS ay naghahanap ng isang may talento at motibasyon na indibidwal na maglingkod bilang:
- Pinuno, Dibisyon ng Kalidad at Pagsubaybay sa Pinamamahalaang Pangangalaga. Ang Pinuno ay responsable sa pamumuno at pangangasiwa sa mga aktibidad na may kaugnayan sa pagsunod para sa mga Medi-Cal MCP. Kabilang sa mga aktibidad ang, ngunit hindi limitado sa, pakikipagsosyo sa mga propesyonal sa pangangalagang pangkalusugan upang bumuo at magpatupad ng mga patakaran, proseso, at mga pagsisikap sa pamamahala ng pagbabago sa buong estado ng MCP, pati na rin ang pagbibigay ng teknikal na tulong at pagsasagawa ng pagsusuri ng panganib para sa mga programa sa pag-audit at pagsunod na may kaugnayan sa mga MCP. Mas mataas ang saklaw ng suweldo para sa isang lisensyadong manggagamot. Ang mga aplikasyon ay dapat isumite bago ang Nobyembre 7.
DHCS is also hiring for its Accounting, Health Care Financing, 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 ng DHCS. Nagbibigay ang DHCS ng libreng mga serbisyong pantulong, kabilang ang interpretasyon ng wika, real-time na captioning, at kahaliling pag-format ng mga materyales sa pagpupulong. 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.
Medi-Cal Children’s Health Advisory Panel (MCHAP) Meeting
On November 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST, DHCS will host the quarterly MCHAP meeting at 1700 K Street, Sacramento, in the first floor conference room (17.1014) or via public webinar. MCHAP advises DHCS on policy and operational issues that affect children enrolled in Medi-Cal. The meeting will provide information on several key topics, including improving preventive care services through Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens; Drug Medi-Cal and Drug Medi-Cal-Organized Delivery System: Penetration rate data and discussion; and the California Child and Adolescent Mental Health Access Portal (Cal-MAP). For more information, please email MCHAP@dhcs.ca.gov.
Panukala 64 Advisory Group Meeting
On November 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST, DHCS will host the Proposition 64 Advisory Group meeting. The meeting will be held in hybrid format at the Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health Program Management, 2150 River Plaza Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento. At the meeting, participants will hear presentations from the California Natural Resources Agency, California Department of Social Services (CDSS), California Department of Public Health, and The Center at Sierra Health Foundation on progress achieved over the last year with their Proposition 64 Youth Education, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment (YEPEITA)-funded programs. DHCS will also provide an overview of the 2025 YEPEITA Legislative Report. Meeting information, including the agenda and other materials, will be posted on the Proposition 64 Advisory Group webpage. Please email your questions to DHCSProp64@dhcs.ca.gov.
CalAIM MLTSS at Duals Integration Workgroup Meeting
Sa Nobyembre 19, mula 12 hanggang 1:30 p.m. PST, ang DHCS ay magho-host ng California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) at Duals Integration Workgroup meeting (kinakailangan ang paunang pagpaparehistro). Ang workgroup ay isang stakeholder collaboration hub para sa CalAIM MLTSS at pinagsamang pangangalaga para sa dalawahang karapat-dapat na mga miyembro. Pinapayagan nito ang mga stakeholder na magbigay ng feedback at magbahagi ng impormasyon tungkol sa patakaran, operasyon, at diskarte para sa paparating na mga pagbabago sa Medi-Cal at Medicare. Kasama sa agenda ng pagpupulong ang mga update sa pagpapalawak ng 2026 Medi-Medi Plan, Exclusive Aligned Enrollment (EAE) Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) default enrollment pilot, at 2026 D-SNP State Medicaid Agency Contract and Policy Guide. Saklaw din nito ang koordinasyon ng Medi-Medi Plan sa kalusugan ng pag-uugali ng county at data ng duals sa Medicare Enrollment. Ang karagdagang impormasyon, mga materyales sa background, mga transcript, at mga video recording ng mga nakaraang pagpupulong ng workgroup ay nai-post sa webpage ng CalAIM MLTSS at Duals Integration Workgroup. Para sa mga katanungan o komento, mangyaring mag-email sa DHCS sa info@calduals.org.
Serye ng Webinar ng Coverage Ambassador
On November 20, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST, DHCS will host a Coverage Ambassador webinar (advanced registration required). DHCS will share overviews of the Medi-Cal adult expansion enrollment freeze and asset limit reinstatement and upcoming changes to the Medi-Cal Rx pharmacy benefit. Coverage Ambassadors help spread the word about Medi-Cal benefits, enrollment information, and new projects focused on creating a healthy California for all. Please visit the Coverage Ambassador website for more information, including how to subscribe to receive regular updates.
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CalHHS Connect Webinar Posted: Paano Nakakaapekto ang Mga Pagbabago sa Pederal na Patakaran sa isang Malusog na California para sa Lahat
Earlier this year, the Republican majority in Congress and President Trump enacted H.R. 1. On October 27, California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS) leadership shared the latest efforts to address H.R. 1’s impact on safety-net programs in California. The session provided an update on the state’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program, the opportunity to strengthen health care access, quality, and outcomes in rural communities, and how DHCS is preparing to implement work requirements in the Medi-Cal program. Speakers included CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson, DHCS Director Michelle Baass, CDSS Director Jennifer Troia, and California Department of Health Care Access & Information Director Elizabeth Landsberg.
Smile, California: Mga Kaganapan sa Mobile Dental Van (Modoc County)
On November 6 to 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, Mobile Dental Van events will be held in Modoc County to provide free dental services. The van will be located at 701 N Main Street, Suite 6, Alturas. Smile, California will support the event with a custom flyer, social media posts, and a Smile Alert to notify members and partners of the upcoming event. Visitors are encouraged to call 1-888-585-3368 to pre-register and complete the consent forms before the events.
Iminungkahing Susog sa Medi-Cal Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) 1915 (c) Waiver para sa mga taga-California na may Kapansanan sa Pag-unlad
DHCS is seeking input from members, providers, and other interested stakeholders on the proposed amendment to the Medi-Cal HCBS 1915(c) Waiver for Californians with Developmental Disabilities (HCBS-DD waiver). DHCS plans to submit the proposed waiver amendment to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) by November 28, for a proposed effective date of March 1, 2026. Copies of the proposed amendment can be obtained, and comments may be submitted, by emailing Federal.Programs@dds.ca.gov. Please include “HCBS Waiver” in the subject line or message. To ensure consideration, comments must be received by November 12. While comments submitted after this date will still be accepted, DHCS may not be able to review them before submitting the HCBS-DD waiver amendment to CMS.