Setyembre 8, 2025
Nangungunang Balita
California 988 Awareness Campaign
DHCS is launching an awareness campaign for the California 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, in recognition of the inaugural 988 Day (celebrated on September 8) and National Suicide Prevention Month. This statewide initiative aims to raise awareness of the 988 Lifeline among diverse communities, including Black, Asian, Tribal, and Spanish-speaking populations, as well as youth and young adults—particularly boys and young men aged 18–24. The campaign will run through December 25, 2025. The campaign utilizes a wide range of media formats to maximize reach and engagement. These include traditional and premier poster billboards, programmatic digital billboards, and digital and poster placements in high-traffic areas, such as mall lobbies, food courts, and movie theater lobbies. The media strategy is designed to meet audiences where they are, with particular emphasis on reaching younger demographics through placements aligned with major film releases. This multi-channel approach ensures that the 988 message is visible, accessible, and resonant across California’s diverse population.
The campaign will roll out in two phases. Phase I, spanning the first six weeks, features bold, direct messaging that introduces 988 as a lifeline for those in crisis, emphasizing its call, text, and chat capabilities. Materials are anticipated to be posted during the week of September 15. Phase II will introduce additional creative elements and supportive taglines, such as “Help is Here,” “Your Story Matters,” and “Hope is Within Reach.” These messages are tailored to foster connection, reduce stigma, and encourage help-seeking behavior.
Sumali sa Aming Koponan
Ang DHCS ay naghahanap ng isang may talento at motibasyon na indibidwal na maglingkod bilang:
- Hepe, Dibisyon ng Mga Benepisyo. Ang Hepe ay may pananagutan sa pagbuo, pagpapatupad, at pangangasiwa ng mga patakaran sa saklaw na medikal para sa mga serbisyo ng pangangalagang pangkalusugan na ibinibigay ng Medi-Cal, na kinabibilangan ng parehong bayad-para sa serbisyo at mga sistema ng paghahatid ng pinamamahalaang pangangalaga. Responsable din ang Hepe sa pangangasiwa sa ilang espesyalidad na programa sa loob ng Mga Benepisyo at Kwalipikado sa Pangangalagang Pangkalusugan, kabilang ang Bawat Babae na Binibilang, Paggamot sa Prostate Cancer, at Saklaw ng Hearing Aid para sa mga Bata, bukod sa iba pa. Ang mga aplikasyon ay dapat isumite bago ang Setyembre 17.
DHCS is also hiring for its accounting, managed care, Home and Community-Based Services, and other teams. For more information, please visit the CalCareers website.
Mga Paparating na Mga Pagpupulong ng Stakeholder at Webinar
Nagpo-post ang DHCS ng mga paparating na pampublikong pagpupulong sa Calendar of Events. Nagbibigay ang DHCS ng mga libreng serbisyong pantulong, kabilang ang interpretasyon ng wika, real-time na caption, at alternatibong pag-format ng mga materyales sa pagpupulong. Upang humiling ng mga serbisyo, mangyaring mag-email sa DHCS sa naaangkop na email address sa pakikipag-ugnayan nang hindi bababa sa sampung araw ng trabaho bago ang pulong.
Medi-Cal Children’s Health Advisory Panel (MCHAP) Meeting
On September 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host the quarterly MCHAP meeting at 1700 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95811, in the first floor conference room (17.1014) or via public webinar. MCHAP advises DHCS on policy and operational issues that affect children in Medi-Cal. For more information, please see the MCHAP webpage or email MCHAP@dhcs.ca.gov.
CalAIM MLTSS at Duals Integration Workgroup Meeting
On September 24, from 12 to 2 p.m. PDT, DHCS will virtually host the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) and Duals Integration Workgroup meeting (advance registration required). The workgroup is a stakeholder collaboration hub for CalAIM MLTSS and integrated care for dual eligible members. It allows stakeholders to provide feedback and share information about policy, operations, and strategy for upcoming changes to Medi-Cal and Medicare. The meeting agenda includes updates on the 2026 Medi-Medi Plan Expansion, Exclusively Aligned Enrollment Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Default Enrollment Pilot, 2026 D-SNP State Medicaid Agency Contract and Policy Guide, and duals data on Medicare Enrollment, Enhanced Care Management, and Community Supports. The meeting updates will be followed by a spotlight presentation on “Dementia Care and Caregiver Supports” for dual eligible members. More information, background materials, transcripts, and video recordings of previous workgroup meetings are posted on the CalAIM MLTSS and Duals Integration Workgroup webpage. For questions or comments, please email DHCS at info@calduals.org.
Serye ng Webinar ng Coverage Ambassador
Sa Setyembre 25, mula 11 am hanggang 12 pm PDT, magho-host ang DHCS ng isang webinar ng Coverage Ambassador na tututuon sa iba't ibang programa para sa pagiging kwalipikado (kinakailangan ang advanced na pagpaparehistro). Tumutulong ang mga Coverage Ambassador na ipalaganap ang balita tungkol sa mga benepisyo ng Medi-Cal, impormasyon sa pagpapatala, at mga bagong proyekto upang makatulong na lumikha ng isang malusog na California para sa lahat. Mangyaring bisitahin ang webpage ng Coverage Ambassador para sa higit pang impormasyon, kabilang ang kung paano mag-subscribe upang makatanggap ng mga regular na update.
Kung sakaling Nalampasan Mo Ito
Ang West Coast States ay Bumuo ng Health Alliance para Itaguyod ang Siyentipikong Integridad
The Governor’s Office announced that California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii are launching the West Coast Health Alliance to ensure vaccine decisions remain rooted in science. This new partnership will coordinate immunization guidance across the four states, providing residents with consistent, evidence-based recommendations. The Alliance will rely on trusted medical experts and national organizations to guide its work to protect community health. Each state will maintain its own approach while aligning shared principles of transparency, safety, and access. The Alliance also affirms Tribal sovereignty in vaccine-related decisions. This action follows disruptions to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s leadership and advisory structures, which have created uncertainty for providers, manufacturers, and families.
Inilunsad ng DHCS ang Bagong Online na Karanasan para sa mga Miyembro at Aplikante ng Medi-Cal
DHCS launched a new online experience for Medi-Cal members and potential applicants at my.medi-cal.ca.gov. These new pages are the main entry point for Californians who come to DHCS.ca.gov to learn about Medi-Cal benefits, check if they qualify, and take the next step to apply for or use their coverage. The site, designed specifically for Medi-Cal members and potential members and informed by the Medi-Cal Member Advisory Committee, is:
- Mobile-first – ginawa para sa mga telepono, kung saan ina-access ng karamihan ng mga user ang web.
- Plain-language – nakasulat sa antas ng pagbasa sa ikaanim na baitang upang matiyak ang kalinawan.
- Multilingual – in 19 Medi-Cal languages to support California’s diverse communities.
- Naa-access – ganap na magagamit ng mga taong may mga kapansanan at mga teknolohiyang pantulong.
- Streamlined – nakatutok lamang sa mga pangangailangan ng miyembro, nang walang labis na kalat.
This new online experience is just the beginning and is part of a broader Web Transformation Project to make DHCS.ca.gov more human-centered, inclusive, and effective. We invite you to explore the site and share it with your networks. Together, we can help more Californians get the information and care they need.