三月 2, 2026
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Medi-Cal Turns 60: Celebrating a Lifeline for California
Sixty years ago, California launched Medi-Cal—our state's Medicaid program—to ensure low-income residents could access the care they deserve. When the program began in 1966, it served roughly one million Californians. Today, it supports more than 14 million people, or more than one in three Californians. Over the decades, Medi-Cal has grown into a comprehensive system that provides physical and behavioral health, dental, vision, and long-term services and supports. To mark this milestone year, DHCS is highlighting the breadth of benefits available to Medi-Cal members, introducing the people who make this work possible, and uplifting the real experiences of members and the dedication of partners across the state.
“Medi-Cal's promise is simple: Care when you need it, where you live. Sixty years in, we're continuing to expand access and advance equity by strengthening the foundations of our program: supporting our partners, improving the member experience, and ensuring Californians can get the services they rely on to live healthy, stable lives," said State Medicaid Director Tyler Sadwith. Follow along as we celebrate the people, partners, and stories shaping Medi-Cal's next chapter, and
share your own #MediCal60 stories so we can help amplify them.
專案更新
ASCMI Form 2.0 Release
DHCS released the updated Authorization to Share Confidential Member Information (ASCMI) Form 2.0. The ASCMI Form is a standardized consent form that providers may use to get a person's permission to share specified sensitive information about their physical health, behavioral health, housing, and social services. To support care coordination across California, DHCS developed two versions of the ASCMI Form —
AB 133 and
non-AB 133. AB 133 ASCMI allows data sharing that aligns with California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal's (CalAIM) AB 133 statutory data sharing requirements, while the non-AB 133 ASCMI is a standard consent form for situations not governed by AB 133's mandatory data sharing provisions.
DHCS also developed an
ASCMI Revocation Form that individuals may use if they choose to withdraw their consent. Additional resources, including guidance on how to use the forms, FAQs, and a recording of the release webinar, are available on the
ASCMI-CalAIM webpage. DHCS encourages providers to begin using the ASCMI Form when seeking consent from clients to share sensitive information, when applicable. DHCS is currently working with counties through an early adopter cohort to design and develop methods for electronically collecting and transmitting ASCMI forms. More data-sharing resources for providers and stakeholders, including guidance on when consent may be required to share or receive information, are available on the DHCS
Data Exchange and Sharing page. Questions may be emailed to
DHCSDataSharing@dhcs.ca.gov.
加入我們的團隊
DHCS 正在尋找一個有才華和有動力的個人，以作為：
- 財政預測部門主管。處長在 DHCS 預算的制定和管理中擔當著重要的領導角色，負責監督州對 Medi-Cal 和其他家庭健康計劃的假設、估計和撥款。該主管還擔任預算、財務活動和政策的制定和實施方面的顧問。申請必須在 3 月 12 日之前提交。
DHCS is also hiring for its Accounting, Behavioral Health, Contract, and other teams. For more information, please visit the
CalCareers website.
即將舉行的利害關係人會議和網絡
DHCS 在其「
活動日曆」上公佈即將舉行的公開會議。DHCS 提供免費的輔助服務，包括語言傳譯、即時字幕和其他格式的會議資料。若要申請服務，請於會議前至少十個工作天，將電子郵件寄到 DHCS 適當的聯絡電子郵件地址。
CalAIM 1115 Demonstration Public Comment Period and Hearing
On February 10, DHCS opened 30-day public and Tribal comment periods on its five-year renewal application for the CalAIM Section 1115 demonstration, set to expire on December 31, 2026. The renewal builds on CalAIM's principles of person-centered care and integration of physical, behavioral, and social services to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities. It reflects DHCS' commitment to addressing members' physical and mental health needs beyond traditional care settings. The public comment periods close at 11:59 p.m. PDT on March 12.
On March 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PST, DHCS will host the
second public hearing to gather input (advance registration required). The hearing will be held online and in person at 1700 K Street, Sacramento. Additional information is available on the
DHCS CalAIM 1115 Demonstration and 1915(b) Waiver webpage.
加州醫療補助健康保健計劃兒童健康諮詢小組 (MCHAP) 會議
On March 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host the quarterly MCHAP meeting at 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814, in the first floor conference room (71.1316) 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.
Medi-Cal 聲音與願景理事會會議
On March 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host the quarterly Medi-Cal Voices and Vision Council meeting via
public webinar. The Voices and Vision Council is a unique space where Medi-Cal members, Medi-Cal health plans, providers, community-based organizations, and state/county partners come together to provide direct input to the DHCS leadership team. For more information, please visit the
Voices and Vision Council webpage or email
VoicesandVisionCouncil@dhcs.ca.gov.
行為健康轉型品質和公平諮詢委員會網絡研討會
3 月 18 日下午 12 點至下午 2 點（太平洋標準時間），DHCS 將舉行第十次
行為健康轉型品質與公平諮詢委員會 (QEAC) 會議（需提前註冊）。在此公開網路研討會中，委員會成員將就 DHCS 衡量和評估加州行為健康服務和計劃的品質與成效的持續努力進行合作並提供反饋意見。鼓勵公眾參與。與會者可使用 Q&A 功能直接向 DHCS 提供意見。如需有關 QEAC 網路研討會和其他資源的詳細資訊，請造訪「
行為健康轉型利益相關者參與 」網 頁 。有問題嗎？電子郵件
BHTinfo@dhcs.ca.gov。
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加州醫療保險 1915(i) 居家和社區服務州計劃修正案
DHCS is seeking input from members, providers, and other interested stakeholders regarding the renewal application for the Medi-Cal 1915(i) Home and Community-Based Services State Plan Amendment (SPA 26-0009). The California Department of Developmental Services intends to renew the SPA for a five-year period (October 2026 through September 2031). Written comments may be emailed to Federal.Programs@dds.ca.gov or PublicInput@dhcs.ca.gov. Please indicate SPA 26-0009 in the subject line or message. Comments must be received no later than March 4. Please note that comments will be accepted after March 4, but DHCS may not be able to consider those comments prior to the initial submission of SPA 26-0009 to CMS.
