5 月18日， 2026
热门新闻
Governor's 2026-27 May Revision Proposal
The Governor's proposed May Revision for DHCS' 2026–27 budget totals $223.2 billion ($45.7 billion General Fund). The budget maintains the State's commitment to protecting access to care for more than 14 million Californians while responsibly adjusting to federal policy changes and fiscal pressures. The proposal supports core Medi-Cal services while continuing targeted reforms to strengthen behavioral health and advance efforts to promote stability and support a person-centered care system. Please see the DHCS
2026-27 May Revision Budget page for more information.
CalAIM Section 1115 Waiver Renewal Request Submitted
On May 11, DHCS submitted to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services a five-year
renewal request of the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Section 1115 demonstration waiver. The renewal builds on the successes of CalAIM by continuing existing initiatives and introduces targeted new supports to deliver more coordinated, person-centered, and value-based care for Medi-Cal members. These include reentry services for justice-involved individuals, substance use disorder treatment flexibilities in the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System, culturally responsive services delivered by Tribal and Indian health care providers, and alignment policies for dual eligible members. The renewal also proposes targeted new initiatives to address emerging needs and policy priorities, including Employment Supports to help eligible individuals meet federal work and community engagement reporting requirements and BridgeCare Pilots that would allow local entities to provide home and community-based services for low-income Medicare members who are above Medi-Cal eligibility thresholds. These new initiatives are designed to support coverage continuity and reduce long-term federal and state costs. Please visit the
DHCS CalAIM 1115 Demonstration & 1915(b) Waiver webpage for more information.
项目更新
Community Health Worker (CHW) Policy Clarifications
On May 15, DHCS published a
Provider Bulletin (#2) and corresponding Medi-Cal Provider Manual updates that bolster and clarify existing policy to ensure Medi-Cal providers understand that CHWs may provide key preventive services and bill appropriately. The updated CHW Preventive Services section provides clearer guidance on covered CHW services, individual billing using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) 98960 or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) G0019/G0022; group billing using CPT 98961/98962; use of telehealth modalities; and additional resources for providers. Also, CHWs may offer health education, health navigation, screening and assessment, and individual support and advocacy.
As part of implementing new federal eligibility and enrollment changes under H.R. 1, DHCS aims to minimize disruption and support counties, plans, providers, and partners through clear, actionable guidance. Under health navigation, CHWs may assist Medi-Cal members in enrolling or maintaining enrollment in Medi-Cal and in other government or assistance programs that support better health. Providers can access more information on the
CHW webpage. Updates will appear across multiple Medi-Cal Provider Manuals, including Chronic Dialysis Clinics; Clinics and Hospitals; Community-Based Adult Services; General Medicine; Home Health Agencies/Home and Community-Based Services; Obstetrics; Psychological Services; Rehabilitation Clinics; and Therapies. Please email
CHWBenefit@dhcs.ca.gov if you have any questions.
DHCS Website Migrating to a New Platform
On May 20, the DHCS
website will move to a more secure, accessible platform that aligns with statewide CA.gov design standards. This is part of a multiyear modernization initiative designed to improve how Californians access health care information. While the site's visual design and homepage will receive a refreshed look, navigation will remain familiar, and all existing content will migrate as is to ensure continuity for partners, providers, county staff, and the public. All current URLs and bookmarks will continue to work through comprehensive redirect mapping. Future phases of the project will focus on improving, consolidating, and rewriting content across all DHCS programs to make information clearer, easier to find, and more user friendly. Partners are encouraged to check their frequently used DHCS links and report any issues using the “Website Feedback" button on the bottom of every web page to ensure uninterrupted access to critical resources.
CalAIM Dashboards Updated
DHCS released an update to the public‑facing
Medi‑Cal Transformation (CalAIM) Data Dashboards. This update introduces new dashboard enhancements for Behavioral Health, Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH), and Integrated Care for Dual Eligible Members. It also adds new functionality and refreshed data for Population Health Management, Bold Goals, Community Supports, and Enhanced Care Management. These enhancements reflect DHCS' ongoing commitment to providing transparent, timely data that showcases the impact, progress, and key opportunity areas across CalAIM initiatives. Additional updates will continue to be made as new data become available.
Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence
California is expanding access to community-based behavioral health services by increasing the use of Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), which are a key component of the Section 1115 Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (
BH-CONNECT) demonstration and the Behavioral Health Services Act (
BHSA). To help counties and providers put these practices into action effectively, DHCS launched Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence (COE), which offer free training, technical assistance, and fidelity tools to county behavioral health agencies and providers to support high‑quality implementation of EBPs across the state. All resources are available on the
Behavioral Health COE Resource Hub, which serves as the central home for guidance, tools, and updates. Please email any questions to
bhcoe.info@dhcs.ca.gov.
加入我们的团队
DHCS is hiring for its Accounting, Population Health Management, and other teams. For more information, please visit the
CalCareers website.
即将举行的利益相关方会议和网络研讨会
DHCS 在其
活动日历上公布了即将举行的公开会议。DHCS 提供免费的辅助服务，包括语言翻译、实时字幕和其他格式的会议材料。如需申请服务，请至少在会议召开前十个工作日发送电子邮件至公民权利办公室：
civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov。
利益相关者咨询委员会 (SAC)/行为健康 (BH)-SAC 会议
5 月 20 日，太平洋标准时间上午 9:30 至下午 3:00，DHCS 将在萨克拉门托市国会大道 1501 号（一楼 71.1316 会议室）举行
SAC/BH-SAC 混合 会议 （在线和现场参会均需提前注册）。SAC 为 DHCS 提供了宝贵的意见和反馈，帮助 DHCS 公平地提供优质医疗服务。BH-SAC 为 DHCS 提供有关行为健康倡议的意见，是将行为健康与更广泛的医疗保健系统相结合的持续努力的一部分。本次会议将包括有关 DHCS 的 "全面质量和健康公平战略"、"行为健康转型"、"儿童和青少年行为健康倡议收费表计划"、"BrightLife Kids 和 Soluna "以及 "BH-CONNECT "政策和实施的最新信息。会议议程和其他会议材料将在会议日期临近时
公布。如需了解更多信息，请发送电子邮件至
SACinquiries@dhcs.ca.gov或
BehavioralHealthSAC@dhcs.ca.gov。
加州阿片类药物和解年度支出报告（2023-24 财政年度）会议
太平洋时间 5 月 20 日下午 1:00 至 2:30，DHCS 将举办一次
公开会议（需提前注册），讨论《2023-24 州财政年度加州阿片类药物和解年度支出报告》。报告概述了州、市和县各级阿片类药物和解和破产的支付和支出情况。会议将审查允许的支出，解释如何向州项目拨款，并总结各市县的地方支出情况。DHCS 鼓励与会市县参加此次会议，以进一步了解加州所做的努力以及结算资金在全州范围内的使用情况。
报道大使网络研讨会系列
太平洋标准时间 5 月 27 日上午 11 时至中午 12 时，DHCS 将举办 "
承保大使 "网络研讨会（需提前注册），概述分娩护理途径。将提供西班牙语翻译和现场字幕。承保大使是值得信赖的信使，他们帮助提高人们对加州医疗保险福利、注册机会和旨在为所有人建设一个更健康的加州的新举措的认识。请访问 "
覆盖大使"网站了解更多信息，包括如何
订阅定期更新、通讯和网络研讨会提醒。
Protect Access to Health Care Act (PAHCA) SAC Meeting
5 月 28 日，太平洋时间上午 10:30 至下午 2:30，DHCS 将在萨克拉门托 K 街 1700 号（一楼 17.1014 会议室）举办
PAHCA-SAC 会议（需提前注册才能在线参加）。该委员会负责就制定和实施《2024 年保护获得医疗服务法案》（第 35 号提案）的内容向 DHCS 提供建议。请访问
DHCS 网站了解更多信息，并将您的问题通过电子邮件发送至
DHCSPAHCA@dhcs.ca.gov。
Smile, California Mobile Dental Van Event (Plumas County)
On June 1 and 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT, Smile, California mobile dental van events will be held in Plumas County to provide free dental services, including x-rays, cleanings, and sealants, to community members. The van will be located at 372 Main Street in Chester, California. Families may call 1-888-585-3368 to schedule an appointment, pre-register, and complete the consent forms ahead of time, and they may visit
SmileCalifornia.org for more details. Smile, California is DHCS' Medi-Cal Dental education and outreach campaign designed to help more than 14 million members access and use their dental benefits.
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药物使用障碍综合护理会议：现已开放注册
5 月 1 日，健康与社会服务部开放了第 20 届药物使用失调（SUD）综合护理年度会议的注册，会议将于 2026 年 8 月 25 日至 27 日在长滩凯悦酒店和会议中心举行。本次会议为期三天，主要面向行为健康研究人员、管理人员、政策制定人员、倡导者以及从事药物滥用预防、治疗和康复服务的专业人员。早鸟报名截止到 7 月 31 日。有关 SUD 会议的问题，请发送电子邮件至DHCSPrevention@dhcs.ca.gov。
