熱門新聞​​ 

更正：無保險及未受保人士的可選 COVID-19 組​​ 

為了更正上週報告保障將於 5 月 11 日到期的更新，DHCS 澄清保險於 5 月 31 日到期。 加利福尼亞州利用了「可選的 COVID-19 組」，通過 COVID-19 無保險集團（UIG）計劃為個人提供無保險和未受保險的人士提供新型冠狀病毒疫苗、測試和治療的 Medi-Cal 保障。​​  

此保障在聯邦 COVID-19 公共衛生緊急情況（PHE）結束的月份的最後一天，即 2023 5 月 31。 為了為了為本計劃中的個人準備聯邦 COVID-19 PHE 結束，DHCS 將以其首選語言向他們發送日落通知，其中包括「健康保險申請」和「語言服務通知（GEN 1365）」的副本，從 2023 3 月開始。20​​ 

專案更新​​ 

加州關於優先順序和分發續約計劃的報告​​ 

On March 10, 2023, DHCS will publish California’s submission of the federal “State Report on Plans for Prioritizing and Distributing Renewals Following the End of the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Provisions” that was submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of the continuous coverage unwinding federal requirements. This report includes California’s estimate of monthly renewals distribution statewide by individual-level caseload across the 12-month unwinding period. The report also includes a summary of the state’s plans for initiating renewals through the unwinding period. This report will be posted to the DHCS Medi-Cal Enrollment data page under “DHCS Continuous Coverage Unwinding Data.”​​ 

遠程醫療政策：執行摘要​​  

On March 10, DHCS published a telehealth policy executive summary. This document is intended for individuals seeking a high-level overview of Medi-Cal’s telehealth policies.​​ 

DHCS updated its Medi-Cal telehealth policies in response to Senate Bill No. 184 (Chapter 47), and Assembly Bill 32 (Chapter 515). Policy revisions extend most telehealth policies after the COVID-19 PHE ends, including audio-only services and payment parity. These revisions are reflected in DHCS’ Telehealth Policy Paper, and the DHCS Telehealth Provider Manual. For questions, please email the DHCS telehealth inbox at Medi-Cal_Telehealth@dhcs.ca.gov.​​ 

加州生殖健康接入第 1115 節示範​​ 

3 月 16 日，DHCS 將開始為期 30 天的公眾和部落公眾評論期，以徵求對擬議的 Medicaid 第 1115 條示範項目的反饋意見，該示範項目名為加州生殖健康使用示範 (CalRHAD)。DHCS 正在尋求 CMS 批准向生殖健康服務提供者提供競爭性補助金，以提高性健康和生殖健康服務的能力和可及性，促進加州生殖健康服務提供者安全網的可持續性，並惠及 Medi-Cal 登記的個人和目前在獲得此類服務方面面臨障礙的其他個人。​​ 

Additional information about the CalRHAD application will be available on the CalRHAD webpage on March 16, following the launch of the public comment periods, which will run from March 16 through April 17.​​ 

DHCS 將舉辦兩次公開聽證會，以徵求利益相關者的意見。會議將具有在線視頻流媒體和電話會議功能，以確保全州的可訪問性。​​ 

The first hearing will be held on March 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. PT. The webinar ID is 934 7718 5979 and the passcode is 032923. Call-in: (312) 626-6799 or (888) 788-0099 (Toll Free).​​ 

The second hearing will be held on April 3, from 9 to 10 a.m. PT. The webinar ID is 935 9888 3169 and the passcode is 040323. Call-in: (312) 626-6799 or (888) 788-0099 (Toll Free).​​ 

Indian Health Program (IHP) Awards and Request for Application (RFA)​​ 

3 月 15 日，DHCS 部落事務辦公室（OTA）預計向印度健康計劃（IHP）RFA 的 17 名成功申請人發放補助金，該計劃提供近 900 萬美元的資金，以支持基層醫療計劃中的基層醫療保健招聘和保留。 OTA 還將發布總額近 300 萬美元的 RFA 的第二輪。 第二輪申請人最多可申請 150,000 元，以支持基層醫療的招聘和保留工作。 第二輪後的任何剩餘資金將轉移到未來財政年度。​​   

These funds were made available in the fiscal year 2022-23 budget, which restored IHP grants. For questions, please email TribalAffairs@dhcs.ca.gov.​​ 

加入我們的團隊​​   

DHCS is hiring! DHCS has an immediate opening for a Chief of the Benefits Division. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing policy formulation for benefits covered by the Medi-Cal program.​​ 

DHCS is also hiring for our fiscal, human resources, legal, auditing, health policy, and information technology teams. For more information, please visit the CalCareers website.  ​​ 

DHCS 致力於保護和改善所有加利福尼亞州人的整體健康和福祉。 DHCS 的使命是為最脆弱的居民提供公平的機會獲得經濟實惠、綜合、高質量的醫療保健服務，並正在改變 Medi-Cal 計劃，以確保它提供加利福尼亞人生活更健康、更快樂的生活所需的護理。​​ 

即將舉行的利害關係人會議和網絡​​  

加州兒童服務（CCS）監督和監督工作小組會議​​  

On March 13, from 12 to 4 p.m., DHCS will virtually host the CCS Monitoring and Oversight Workgroup meeting (advance registration required) to develop and implement the CCS Compliance, Monitoring, and Oversight Program, a component of the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative. Agenda topics for discussion at this meeting will include the Grievance Training, Performance Measures, Survey, and Enforcement and Corrective Action Numbered Letters; Memorandum of Understanding development; compliance activities; and the DHCS accountability proposal. Additional information is available on the CCS Compliance, Monitoring, and Oversight Program webpage.​​ 

如果你錯過了​​ 

DHCS 向縣和當地團體撥款 6 億美元，以註冊難以接觸的人士參加 Medi-Cal​​ 

On March 3, DHCS awarded $59.8 million to 23 county agencies and 12 community-based organizations, covering 44 total counties, to serve as Medi-Cal Health Enrollment Navigators through June 30, 2025. The additional funding is intended to allow partners to focus on helping members retain their Medi-Cal coverage throughout the 14-month Medi-Cal eligibility redetermination period. Medi-Cal Health Enrollment Navigators are also expected to support targeted outreach and enrollment assistance for new Medi-Cal program eligibility and benefit expansions to undocumented individuals and people who may require additional assistance, such as those with limited English proficiency and persons with disabilities.​​