Bumalik sa Update sa Komunikasyon ng Stakeholder noong Pebrero 2022

Behavioral Health Stakeholder Advisory Committee (BH-SAC) at Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting

On February 17, DHCS hosted the BH-SAC and SAC meeting via webinar. During the joint meeting for SAC and BH-SAC, agenda items included a briefing on the CalAIM Section 1115 demonstration and CalAIM Section 1915(b) waiver. This briefing reviewed the approved initiatives and components included in the CalAIM demonstration and waiver, provided an update on pending CalAIM waiver requests, and provided an opportunity for the public to offer comment on the progress of the demonstration. The meeting also included an update on the quality/equity roadmap measures and metrics. Additionally, the meeting included Director’s updates on the Governor’s proposed 2022-23 budget, Medi-Cal Rx implementation, and the Medi-Cal managed care procurement and RFP release. The BH-SAC meeting included updates on contingency management and the behavioral health assessment report.

Meeting materials for the SAC and BH-SAC meetings are available on the DHCS website. Please email your questions to BehavioralHealthSAC@dhcs.ca.gov or SACInquiries@dhcs.ca.gov.

CalAIM: California Children’s Service’s (CCS) County Monitoring Workgroup Meeting

Noong Enero 31, nag-host ang DHCS ng una sa isang serye ng mga pulong ng CCS County Monitoring Workgroup. Ang layunin ng mga pulong ng workgroup na ito ay magtatag, magpatupad, at magsuri ng mga pamantayan sa pagganap, kalidad, at pag-uulat sa buong estado ng CCS para sa pangangasiwa ng county, gaya ng nakabalangkas sa AB 133 (Kabanata 143, Mga Batas ng 2021) para sa inisyatiba ng CalAIM CCS Enhancing County Oversight and Monitoring.

Kasama sa mga item sa agenda ang mga layunin sa pagpupulong, charter ng workgroup, timeline, balangkas ng mga paksa sa pagpupulong, batas, awtoridad, background sa programa ng CCS, at ang iminungkahing balangkas ng memorandum of understanding.

Members of the public are welcome to participate in the workgroup by providing comments and feedback to a workgroup member representative for their organization or directly to the DHCS County Compliance inbox at CountyOversightAndMonitoring@dhcs.ca.gov. Meeting materials and additional information about the CalAIM CCS Enhancing County Oversight and Monitoring initiatives are posted on the DHCS website.

CalAIM Justice-Involved Advisory Group

On January 27, DHCS held its fourth CalAIM Justice-Involved Advisory Group meeting. Throughout 2022, the advisory group will discuss justice-involved topics, such as Medi-Cal application processes, the 90-days pre-release services delivery model, and reentry planning. Meeting materials from previous meetings are available on the DHCS website. Although advisory group participation is limited to a select group of key stakeholders, members of the public are welcome to listen to these public meetings. Please email CalAIMJusticeAdvisoryGroup@dhcs.ca.gov with any questions. 

CalAIM Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) at Duals Integration Workgroup Meeting

Sa Pebrero 24 at Marso 24, magsasagawa ang DHCS ng mga pagpupulong para sa CalAIM MLTSS at Duals Workgroup sa pamamagitan ng webinar. Ang pulong sa Pebrero 24 ay magsasama ng isang pangkalahatang-ideya ng DHCS Office of Medicare Innovation & Integration Data Chartbook at talakayan ng mga stakeholder, mga update sa Dementia Aware Program at pangmatagalang benepisyo sa pangangalaga, at isang pangkalahatang-ideya ng mga iminungkahing kinakailangan sa pag-uulat na partikular sa estado sa 2023 para sa eksklusibong nakahanay na Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans para sa pagpapatala. Bukas sa publiko ang mga pagpupulong ng workgroup. Ang mga materyales sa background, transcript, at mga video recording ng mga nakaraang pulong ng workgroup, kasama ang karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa workgroup, ay naka-post sa website ng DHCS. 

Community Health Workers (CHW) Stakeholder Workgroup Meeting

On February 4, DHCS hosted a CHW stakeholder workgroup meeting. During the meeting, DHCS shared the draft SPA page that DHCS updated in response to stakeholder comments and requested additional feedback by February 18. DHCS expects to finalize the draft SPA and formally submit it to CMS this spring. The benefit is scheduled to start on July 1. More information about the stakeholder meetings and the CHW benefit is available on the DHCS website.

Doula Services Stakeholder Workgroup Meeting

DHCS will delay implementation of the doula benefit from July 1, 2022, to January 1, 2023, to continue working with stakeholders to further define doula services and their qualifications, develop the benefit, and give Medi-Cal managed care plans more time to build their doula networks. DHCS notified stakeholders about the revised implementation date on February 11, and met with them on February 15 to discuss the revised workgroup schedule. Information about the doula benefit is available on the DHCS website. Written comments may be emailed to DoulaBenefit@dhcs.ca.gov.

Medi-Cal Children’s Health Advisory Panel (MCHAP) Meeting

On March 17, DHCS will host the next MCHAP meeting via webinar. The MCHAP is a 15-member independent statewide advisory body that advises DHCS on matters relevant to children enrolled in Medi-Cal. Meeting materials will be posted on the DHCS website closer to the meeting date. Please email MCHAP@dhcs.ca.gov with any questions.

Medi-Cal Consumer-Focused Stakeholder Workgroup (CFSW) Meeting

Nagsagawa ang DHCS ng isang pulong para sa CFSW sa pamamagitan ng webinar noong Pebrero 4. Ang susunod na pulong para sa CFSW ay gaganapin sa Marso 4. Ang karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa workgroup ay makukuha sa website ng DHCS.

Medi-Cal Dental Statewide Stakeholder Meeting

On February 24, DHCS will host a virtual Medi-Cal Dental Statewide Stakeholder meeting. The meeting will provide dental stakeholders throughout the state a forum to share feedback related to the Medi-Cal Dental Program, and for DHCS to share important updates and information on new and/or upcoming work efforts. Additional information is available on the DHCS website.  

Telehealth Advisory Workgroup Meeting

On February 16, DHCS reconvened the Telehealth Advisory Workgroup to present the final DHCS Telehealth Policy Proposal – introduced as part of the Governor’s fiscal year 2022-23 proposed budget – and solicit workgroup feedback. On February 4, DHCS released the Telehealth Policy Proposal for the post-public health emergency period. AB 133 (Chapter 143, Statutes of 2021) required DHCS to convene an advisory group of consultants, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to provide recommendations to DHCS in establishing and adopting billing/coding and utilization management protocols for telehealth in the Medi-Cal program. The final Telehealth Policy Proposal takes into account input received through the Telehealth Advisory Workgroup process. Additional information is available on the DHCS website.

Tribes at Indian Health Program Representative Meeting 

On February 24, DHCS will host a virtual meeting for Tribes and Indian Health Program representatives. The invitation and webinar registration information are posted on the DHCS website.