DHCS published a Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service (FFS) Provider Toolkit to help providers prepare for the January 1, 2027, transition of Medi-Cal members with unsatisfactory immigration status (UIS) from managed care to FFS. The toolkit includes information about provider enrollment and revalidation, eligibility verification, billing and claims processes, Treatment Authorization Requests, transportation services, continuity of care, and other resources to support providers during the transition. The toolkit will be updated periodically as additional guidance, resources, and operational information become available. Providers and stakeholders are encouraged to review and share the toolkit and check back for future versions to help ensure readiness and minimize disruptions in care for impacted members.
DHCS released a new Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) logo (downloadable file) that counties, contractors, and community partners may use to identify BHSA-related materials and activities. The BHSA logo is available as an optional resource for items specifically related to BHSA, including flyers and fact sheets, posters and outreach materials, reports and presentations, news releases and announcements, websites and webpages, and other print and digital communications. The logo does not replace the Mental Health for All logo, which remains California’s primary behavioral health brand. Instead, it replaces the Mental Health Services Act logo and serves as an additional identifier when materials must be clearly designated as BHSA-related. Designed for flexibility and readability, the logo maintains its clarity across a variety of formats and sizes, making it suitable for both print and digital use.
On October 16, DHCS notified the CalPACE Association, National PACE Association, all PACE plans, and two Medi-Cal managed care plan associations (Local Health Plans of California and California Association of Health Plans) about the launch of a new statewide strategic planning initiative to guide the future growth, sustainability, and oversight of PACE in California. Working with the California Health Care Foundation, The SCAN Foundation, and external consultants, DHCS will develop a statewide PACE Strategic Growth Framework to inform future program planning and oversight. Stakeholder engagement opportunities, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and meetings, will be announced throughout the project as DHCS seeks input from a broad range of partners and interested parties. The framework is expected to be completed in early 2028. For questions, email PACE@dhcs.ca.gov.
DHCS會在其活動日曆上發布即將舉行的公眾會議。DHCS 提供免費的輔助服務,包括語言翻譯、即時字幕和各種格式的會議資料。如需申請服務,請至少在會議召開前十個工作天向民權辦公室發送電子郵件至civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov 。
On October 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host an All-Comer Webinar to review key updates and answer questions about recuperative care and the sunset of short-term, post-hospitalization housing (STPHH). These updates support California’s transition of recuperative care to In Lieu of Services (ILOS) authority and reflect federal requirements and stakeholder feedback. The updated Community Supports Policy Guide includes the revised recuperative care service definition, effective January 1, 2027, the STPHH sunset plan, and updated room and board policy.
On October 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. PDT, DHCS will hold the quarterly CCS Advisory Group meeting. DHCS and the CCS Advisory Group partner to ensure children in the CCS/Whole Child Model Program receive appropriate and timely access to quality care. Agenda topics include discussions and updates on the January 2027 transition of members with UIS from managed care to FFS, H.R. 1 work requirements and medical frailty, Medi-Cal Rx ordering, referring, and prescribing provider enrollment requirements, and CCS provider paneling and facility review processes. Additional information and meeting details are available on the CCS Advisory Group webpage. Please email questions to CCSProgram@dhcs.ca.gov.
On October 27, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. PDT, DHCS will hold a public stakeholder hearing via webinar (advance registration required) to discuss the draft provider bulletin, “Updated Medi-Cal Enrollment Requirements and Procedures for Doulas.” DHCS is updating enrollment requirements for doula providers seeking reimbursement through the Medi-Cal program. Effective December 3, 2026, doulas applying for enrollment through the Experience Pathway must submit a recommendation letter from a Medi-Cal-enrolled community-based organization and provide proof of adult and infant CPR from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Comments, questions, and suggestions may be submitted during the webinar or emailed to DHCSPEDStakeholder@dhcs.ca.gov by 5 p.m. PDT on October 27. Following review of stakeholder feedback, DHCS will publish the final bulletin on the Medi-Cal and DHCS websites.
On October 27 and 28, DHCS will host all-day, in-person comprehensive IUD and contraceptive implant trainings, which include updates on current U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements. Conducted since 2018, this semi-annual provider training is designed for both new and experienced providers who want to build or refine their skills in IUD and implant placement and removal. The training includes hands-on practice with pelvic models and computer simulators, as well as proctoring by family planning experts. Advanced topics include management of side effects, tips for difficult contraceptive implant placements, pain management principles for office procedures, and complication prevention and management. To register and for more information, please see the Office of Family Planning IUD & Implant Training webpage.
On October 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host the hybrid SAC/BH-SAC meeting (advance registration required for online and in-person participation) at 1501 Capitol Avenue (First Floor Conference Room 71.1316), Sacramento. SAC provides DHCS with valuable input and feedback on efforts to provide equitable access to quality health care. BH-SAC provides DHCS with input on behavioral health initiatives and was created as part of the ongoing effort to integrate behavioral health with the greater health care system. The meeting will include updates on Community Supports, Behavioral Health Throughput Proposals, the Behavioral Health Public County Profile, and Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) initiatives. The agenda and other meeting materials will be posted as the meeting date approaches. For more information, please email SACinquiries@dhcs.ca.gov or BehavioralHealthSAC@dhcs.ca.gov.
On October 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. PDT, the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) will host a webinar, Mitigating Burnout in Community Health Workers and Lived-Experience Staff (advance registration required). Community health workers, promotores, and community health representatives play a vital role in advancing health equity, but repeated exposure to trauma and complex community needs can contribute to burnout, compassion fatigue, and workforce turnover. This 90-minute webinar will explore organizational strategies that support well-being beyond individual self-care, including approaches to identifying burnout, responding effectively as supervisors and leaders, and implementing sustainable workplace supports. Attendees will hear from experts and frontline practitioners about wellness practices that can strengthen and sustain the community health worker workforce.
On October 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. PDT, DHCS will host a public webinar, Practical Applications of the CalAIM Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits (advance registration required), that will walk participants through practical ways to use the Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits in real-world settings. Topics include strategies related to funding, change management, staffing, work environments, provider examples, and common mistakes to avoid. Guest speakers include representatives from HC2 Strategies, the Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance, and Public Health Innovation Lab. To learn more, visit the Collaborative Planning and Implementation webpage. Please email questions to collaborative@ca-path.com.
On November 4, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST, DHCS and CalABLE will host an educational webinar, “Understanding CalABLE and Medi-Cal.” CalABLE is a savings and investment program that empowers people with disabilities to save money without losing vital public benefits, such as Medi-Cal or Supplemental Security Income. The webinar will provide a clear overview of how CalABLE and Medi-Cal interact and what individuals, families, and service providers need to know. Topics to be covered include CalABLE overview and eligibility, Medi-Cal information and eligibility, Medi-Cal asset limits, and Medi-Cal changes coming in 2027. The webinar will be recorded, and registered participants will receive the link after registering. ASL interpretation, Spanish interpretation, and closed captioning will be provided. Please email any questions to calable@vestwell.com.
The recording is now available for the all-comer webinar that provided an overview of the January 1, 2027, transition of Medi-Cal members with unsatisfactory immigration status from managed care to Medi-Cal fee-for-service and key steps for provider and partner readiness. In addition, DHCS published new online resources to support Medi-Cal members, providers, and partners, including plain-language member-focused webpage, stakeholder transition page, fact sheet, member FAQ, provider FAQ, and updates to the Find Doctors and Services tool to help members locate providers.
The California Primary Care Association (CPCA) released funding applications for two new Navigator programs. DHCS is partnering with CPCA to support Medi-Cal members during significant Medi-Cal changes beginning on January 1, 2027. Applications are due by October 30.
Community health centers and community-based organizations that have previously provided Navigation services through past DHCS and/or CPCA initiatives will be eligible to participate. CPCA anticipates awarding approximately 8 to 15 grantees for the H.R. 1 Navigators for Clinics Program and 28 to 45 grantees for the UIS Transition Navigators Program. Award amounts will range from $150,000 to $500,000 per direct service entry. For questions about either opportunity, including eligibility, please email HealthNavigators@cpca.org.
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,請至少在會議前十個工作天發送電郵至civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov。
On October 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host the first session of the Behavioral Health Data Sharing Learning Collaborative. This voluntary technical assistance series supports county behavioral health plan/managed care plan dyads in implementing real-time data sharing and adopting the Authorization to Share Confidential Member Information (ASCMI) form by January 1, 2027, as required by Behavioral Health Information Notice 26-013 and All Plan Letter 26-004. Only one individual from each dyad must sign up. For questions, please email DHCSDataSharing@dhcs.ca.gov.
On October 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host an All‑Comer Webinar to review key updates and answer questions about recuperative care and the sunset of short‑term, post‑hospitalization housing (STPHH). These updates support California’s transition of recuperative care to In Lieu of Services (ILOS) authority and reflect federal requirements and stakeholder feedback. The updated Community Supports Policy Guide includes the revised recuperative care service definition, effective January 1, 2027, the STPHH sunset plan, and updated room and board policy. DHCS is seeking public comment on the draft Pricing Resource, which provides a nonbinding benchmark to support contracting and reflects updated service requirements, wages, and inflation. Comments may be emailed to CACSPricingResource@dhcs.ca.gov by October 16, 2026, with the subject line “Feedback on the Recuperative Care Pricing Resource.”
On October 27 and 28, DHCS will host all-day, in-person Comprehensive IUD and Contraceptive Implant Trainings, which include updates on current U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements. Conducted since 2018, this semi-annual provider training is designed for both new and experienced providers who want to build or refine their skills in IUD and implant placement and removal. The training includes hands-on practice with pelvic models and computer simulators, as well as proctoring by family planning experts. Advanced topics include management of side effects, tips for difficult contraceptive implant placements, pain management principles for office procedures, and complication prevention and management. To register and for more information, please see the Office of Family Planning IUD & Implant Training webpage.
On October 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host the hybrid SAC/BH-SAC meeting (advance registration required for online and in-person participation) at 1501 Capitol Avenue (First Floor Conference Room 71.1316), Sacramento. SAC provides DHCS with valuable input and feedback on efforts to provide equitable access to quality health care. BH-SAC provides DHCS with input on behavioral health initiatives and was created as part of the ongoing effort to integrate behavioral health with the greater health care system. The meeting will include updates on Community Supports, Behavioral Health Throughput Proposals, the Behavioral Health Public County Profile, and Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) initiatives. The agenda and other meeting materials will be posted as the meeting date approaches. For more information, please email SACinquiries@dhcs.ca.gov or BehavioralHealthSAC@dhcs.ca.gov.
On October 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. PDT, DHCS will host a public webinar, Practical Applications of the CalAIM Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits (advance registration required), that will walk participants through practical ways to use the Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits in real-world settings. Topics include strategies related to funding, change management, staffing, work environments, provider examples, and common mistakes to avoid. Guest speakers include representatives from HC2 Strategies, the Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance, and Public Health Innovation Lab. To learn more, visit the Collaborative Planning and Implementation webpage. Please send questions to collaborative@ca-path.com.
On November 4, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST, DHCS and CalABLE will host an educational webinar, “Understanding CalABLE and Medi-Cal.” CalABLE is a savings and investment program that empowers people with disabilities to save money without losing vital public benefits, such as Medi‑Cal or Supplemental Security Income. The webinar will provide a clear overview of how CalABLE and Medi‑Cal interact and what individuals, families, and service providers need to know. Topics to be covered include CalABLE overview and eligibility, Medi‑Cal information and eligibility, Medi‑Cal asset limits, and Medi-Cal changes coming in 2027. The webinar will be recorded, and registered participants will receive the link after registering. ASL interpretation, Spanish interpretation, and closed captioning will be provided. Please email any questions to calable@vestwell.com.
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On October 1, DHCS took a significant step forward in delivering on California’s Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) goals of transparency and accountability by releasing the Behavioral Health Public County Profile. This profile is California’s first public-facing dashboard to centralize county-reported behavioral health data, giving the public, policymakers, and stakeholders a clear view of how counties plan, fund, and deliver behavioral health services. The profile includes counties’ three-year Integrated Plans, visualizations for a subset of BHSA performance measures, and additional statewide behavioral health reporting. These enhancements make it easier to compare performance, understand how behavioral health funds are used across the state, and explore demographic, housing-related, and service-level information that counties report under the BHSA. For questions, email BHTinfo@dhcs.ca.gov.
California is unwavering in its commitment to transgender and gender-diverse youth. Gender-affirming care improves health and well-being, and California will continue standing with young people, their families, and the providers who care for them. On October 13, a new federal rule prohibits states from using federal Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program funds for certain gender-affirming care services for youth. These restrictions apply only to federal funding; they do not prevent California from continuing to provide reimbursement for medically necessary gender-affirming care. California will use state-only funding to reimburse providers for services affected by the federal rule through the Department of Health Care Access and Information. On September 30, DHCS issued All Plan Letter 26-018 to provide guidance to Medi-Cal managed care plans about requirements for gender-affirming care services for youth in relation to the Final Rule. California remains committed to ensuring that transgender youth can access medically necessary care under state law.
Restricted‑scope Medi‑Cal covers only those services necessary to treat and stabilize an emergency medical condition. Following a federal financial management review and subsequent direction from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), DHCS updated its claims logic and provider guidance to ensure routine, ongoing maintenance dialysis is no longer treated as an emergency service for purposes of federal financial participation. As part of the 2026-27 State Budget, the Legislature and Administration advanced a state‑funded approach to continue non‑emergency, maintenance dialysis services—and transportation to and from those services—for restricted‑scope Medi‑Cal members. DHCS is updating coverage policy, billing requirements, and system logic to implement this change.
On October 1, California released updated Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act data showing continued progress in reaching people living with serious mental illness and connecting them to treatment, housing, and other supports through voluntary engagement. The new statewide data highlight that CARE is functioning primarily as a pathway to engagement rather than court compulsion, with counties using persistent outreach and coordinated behavioral health, housing, and community‑based services to reach individuals who have historically struggled to stay connected to care. Alongside these updates, DHCS published the 2026 CARE Act Annual Report, offering deeper insight into service engagement, housing stability, participant characteristics, and statewide implementation. While CARE implementation continues to evolve, early results remain encouraging, and California will keep working closely with counties, courts, providers, and community partners to strengthen CARE and support recovery, stability, and improved outcomes for more Californians.
On October 1, DHCS implemented Medi‑Cal eligibility changes required by H.R. 1. Under new federal rules, some Qualified Non-Citizen (QNC) members are no longer eligible for federally funded full‑scope Medicaid. California, however, will continue providing state-funded full-scope Medi-Cal through July 1, 2027, to ensure continuity of care. To inform affected members, DHCS began mailing a General Information Notice on September 17. Affected members do not need to take any action. DHCS will automatically transition them to state-funded full-scope Medi-Cal. Members should only contact their local county office if their immigration status has changed or if updates to their Medi-Cal records are needed. The notice also provides information about additional resources and more. Stakeholders can find the outreach notice in Medi-Cal Eligibility Division Information Letter No. 26-21. For more information, please visit the Medi-Cal Changes webpage or email ImmigrationPolicy@dhcs.ca.gov.
On October 1, DHCS released funding applications for two new Navigator programs. DHCS is partnering with the California Primary Care Association (CPCA) to launch these programs to support Medi-Cal members during significant Medi-Cal changes beginning on January 1, 2027.
Community health centers and community-based organizations that have previously provided Navigation services through past DHCS/CPCA initiatives will be eligible to participate. Applications are due by October 30. CPCA anticipates awarding approximately 8 to 15 grantees for the H.R. 1 Navigators for Clinics Program and 28 to 45 grantees for the UIS Transition Navigators Program. Award amounts will range from $150,000 to $500,000 per direct service entry. For questions about either opportunity, including eligibility, please email HealthNavigators@cpca.org.
On September 30, DHCS, in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California Department of Social Services (CDSS), released the Joint Agency Best Practice Letter: Guidance to Strengthen Local Home Visiting Programs Referrals and Utilization for Pregnant and Postpartum Medi-Cal Members. As detailed in DHCS’ Birthing Care Pathway Report, California offers multiple home visiting programs (HVP) for eligible Medi-Cal members, including CDPH’s California Home Visiting Program, CDSS’ CalWORKs and Family First Prevention Services HVPs, and community-based programs like First 5. Coordination challenges have limited awareness and use, but this letter aims to improve local coordination, raise awareness, and connect families to essential services. The letter clarifies state-level requirements for identifying, referring, and connecting members to HVPs, and highlights best practices for cross-agency collaboration and stronger referral networks. It does not establish new requirements, but promotes consistent, coordinated operations and improved access for families. CDPH and DHCS will soon share videos highlighting HVP successes statewide.
On September 28, DHCS issued Final Notices of Imposition of Temporary Withholds to four county behavioral health plans (BHP)—Merced, Santa Clara, Shasta and San Francisco—for failing to meet state and federal timely access and network adequacy standards outlined in Behavioral Health Information Notice (BHIN) 25-013 for two consecutive certification years. DHCS initially identified 10 county BHPs that would be subject to temporary withholds for uncorrected network adequacy and/or timely access deficiencies, as detailed in the 2025 Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) and 2025 Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) Compliance Findings reports posted on the DHCS Network Adequacy webpage.
Following meet and confer sessions and additional evidence submitted under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 14197.7, DHCS determined that Fresno, Napa, San Mateo, Tehama, Tulare, and Ventura counties had corrected the relevant deficiencies. As a result, DHCS will not proceed with temporary withholds for those counties. Temporary withholds will be released once the remaining four BHPs (Merced, San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Shasta) demonstrate compliance. This action strengthens accountability and supports ongoing efforts to build robust provider networks and help ensure Californians receive timely, high-quality behavioral health services.
DHCS 正在尋找一位經驗豐富的持證法律專業人士,擔任法律服務辦公室 (OLS) 財政、融資和隱私部門的高級助理首席法律顧問。資深助理首席法律顧問:
申請截止日期為10月5日。此外,DHCS正在為其會計、財務和其他團隊招募人員。欲了解更多信息,請訪問CalCareers 網站。
DHCS會在其活動日曆上發布即將舉行的公眾會議。DHCS 提供免費的輔助服務,包括語言翻譯、即時字幕和各種格式的會議資料。如需申請服務,請至少在會議召開前十個工作天向民權辦公室發送電子郵件至civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov 。
10 月 6 日下午 2:30 至 3:30(太平洋夏令時), DHCS將舉行臨終關懷福利利益相關者季度會議,提供有關Medi-Cal臨終關懷證明表格過渡到Medi-Cal Medi-Cal者入口網站(自 9 月1和2026起生效)、繼續執行五天證明提交要求、即將更新的所有信函。 這些季度會議為利害關係人提供了一個機會,讓他們可以審查與Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service臨終關懷服務相關的重要政策和程序變更。 如有任何疑問或需要更多信息,請發送電子郵件至MCHospiceClerk@DHCS.ca.gov 。
On October 8 at 12 p.m. PDT, the California Health and Human Services Agency and The California Endowment will sponsor a webinar (advance registration required) designed to help trusted messengers better understand public charge and recent changes that may affect the communities they serve, and strengthen their ability to communicate clear and accurate public charge information to patients, clients, and community members. The webinar will bring together state, legal, and community experts to share updates, address common questions, and highlight resources and approaches that trusted messengers can use in their work. Guest speakers include Yannina Casillas, JD, Innovation and Equity Unit Manager, California Department of Social Services, and Erin Quinn, JD, Senior Managing Attorney, Immigrant Legal Resource Center. Trusted messengers include community health workers, promotoras, Coverage Ambassadors, benefits navigators and enrollment assisters, and community-based organizations and other community-facing partners supporting individuals and families with health coverage, public benefits, and related services. Please email any questions to training@communityhealthsynergy.com.
On October 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host the first session of the Behavioral Health Data Sharing Learning Collaborative. This voluntary technical assistance series supports county behavioral health plan (BHP)/managed care plan (MCP) dyads in implementing real-time data sharing and adopting the Authorization to Share Confidential Member Information (ASCMI) form by January 1, 2027, as required by Behavioral Health Information Notice 26-013 and All Plan Letter 26-004. Only one individual from each dyad must sign up. DHCS is finalizing session details and will share additional information as the date approaches. For questions, please email DHCSDataSharing@dhcs.ca.gov.
DHCS has released new materials related to recuperative care and the sunset of short‑term post‑hospitalization housing (STPHH). These updates support California’s transition of recuperative care to In Lieu of Services (ILOS) authority and reflect federal requirements and stakeholder feedback. The updated Community Supports Policy Guide includes the revised recuperative care service definition, effective January 1, 2027, the STPHH sunset plan, and updated room and board policy. The draft Pricing Resource provides a nonbinding benchmark to support contracting and reflects updated service requirements, wages, and inflation. DHCS is seeking public comment on the draft Pricing resource, which may be emailed to CACSPricingResource@dhcs.ca.gov by October 16, 2026, with the subject line “Feedback on the Recuperative Care Pricing Resource.” DHCS will host an All‑Comer Webinar on October 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT, to review key updates and answer questions.
10 月 27 日和 28 日,DHCS 將舉辦現場綜合性子宮內避孕器和避孕植入劑培訓,其中包括美國食品藥物管理局的最新要求。自 2018 年以來,這項每半年一次的醫護人員培訓旨在幫助希望提升或完善子宮內避孕器和植入物放置及取出技能的新舊醫護人員。訓練內容包括使用骨盆模型和電腦模擬器進行實踐操作,以及由計劃生育專家進行指導。高級主題包括副作用管理、避孕植入困難的技巧、門診手術疼痛管理原則以及併發症的預防和處理。如需註冊和了解更多信息,請訪問家庭計劃辦公室子宮內避孕器和植入式避孕培訓網頁。
On October 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. PDT, DHCS will host a public webinar, Practical Applications of the CalAIM Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits (advance registration required), that will walk participants through practical ways to use the Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits in real-world settings. Topics include strategies related to funding, change management, staffing, work environments, provider examples, and common mistakes to avoid. Guest speakers include representatives from HC2 Strategies, the Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance, and Public Health Institute. Visit the Collaborative Planning and Implementation webpage to learn more, and send questions to collaborative@ca-path.com.
On November 4, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST, DHCS and CalABLE will host an educational webinar, “Understanding CalABLE and Medi-Cal.” CalABLE is a savings and investment program that empowers people with disabilities to save money without losing vital public benefits, such as Medi‑Cal or Supplemental Security Income. The webinar will provide a clear overview of how CalABLE and Medi‑Cal interact and what individuals, families, and service providers need to know. Topics to be covered include CalABLE overview and eligibility, Medi‑Cal information and eligibility, Medi‑Cal asset limits, and Medi-Cal changes coming in 2027. The webinar will be recorded, and registered participants will receive the link after registering. ASL interpretation, Spanish interpretation, and closed captioning will be provided. Please email any questions to calable@vestwell.com.
9 月 29 日, DHCS將啟動第二階段的宣傳活動,以推廣California的 988 自殺和危機生命線。 這項工作建立在 988 宣傳活動的第一階段之上,並將以數位音訊(即串流媒體廣播廣告)和社交媒體貼文為特色,目標受眾為 15 至 24 歲的加州居民。這些廣告鼓勵人們在需要危機支援時發送簡訊、聊天或撥打 988。本次活動將持續到 1 月 19、2027 日。988 自殺與危機生命線宣傳活動的第一階段於 2025 年 9 月啟動,一直持續到 2026 年 1 月。該宣傳活動在California各地投放了一系列廣告看板和海報,重點是青少年和年輕男性。 作為這項工作的一部分,從 2025 年 10 月到 2026 年 1 月,也推出了一系列針對特定部落的廣告看板。988 宣傳活動的兩個階段都是California更廣泛的 988 宣傳計劃的一部分,該計劃由DHCS的 2023-2026 年藥物濫用和精神健康管理局 988 州和地區合作協議撥款資助。 如需了解更多信息,請訪問988 自殺和危機生命線網頁或發送電子郵件至 988@dhcs.ca.gov 。
9 月 30 日,DHCS 將與Soluna合作舉辦「行動日」活動,以紀念自殺預防月和全國康復月的最後一天。 Soluna 是 DHCS 資助的免費、保密的心理健康應用程序,為青少年、青年和家庭提供及時、文化敏感且保密的心理健康支援。今天的願景是由Soluna青年大使們啟發和引領的。當天將舉行全州範圍內的線上聚會以及兩場線下社區活動。線下活動將在Los Angeles (加州大學洛杉磯分校,下午 12 點至 2 點)舉行,重點是針對大學生、學生組織和社區成員; Sacramento (國會公園西側,下午 4 點至 6 點)舉行,重點是青少年、家長和監護人、教育工作者和社區合作夥伴。 現場活動將充滿慶祝氣氛,以社區為主導,包括音樂、動手活動以及年輕人和當地領導人的簡短演講。Soluna 是「兒童和青少年行為健康計劃」的一部分,這是一項為期多年的計劃,旨在重新構想California兒童和青少年的行為健康。
DHCS 正在尋找一位經驗豐富的持證法律專業人士,擔任法律服務辦公室 (OLS) 財政、融資和隱私部門的高級助理首席法律顧問。資深助理首席法律顧問:
申請截止日期為10月5日。此外,DHCS正在為其會計、財務和其他團隊招募人員。欲了解更多信息,請訪問CalCareers 網站。
DHCS會在其活動日曆上發布即將舉行的公眾會議。DHCS 提供免費的輔助服務,包括語言翻譯、即時字幕和各種格式的會議資料。如需申請服務,請至少在會議召開前十個工作天向民權辦公室發送電子郵件至civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov 。
9月30日上午10點至11點PDT, DHCS將舉辦一場面向所有人的網路研討會,概述 1 月1 、 2027 Medi-Cal成員移民身分不合格從管理式醫療過渡到Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service ,以及提供者和合作夥伴準備工作的關鍵步驟。 此外,DHCS 還發布了新的線上資源,以支援 Medi-Cal 會員、提供者和合作夥伴,包括以會員為中心的簡明語言網頁、利益相關者過渡頁面、情況說明書、會員常見問題解答、提供者常見問題解答,以及「查找醫生和服務」工具的更新,以幫助會員找到按服務收費的提供者。
10 月 6 日下午 2:30 至 3:30(太平洋夏令時), DHCS將舉行臨終關懷福利利益相關者季度會議,提供有關Medi-Cal臨終關懷證明表格過渡到Medi-Cal Medi-Cal者入口網站(自 9 月1和2026起生效)、繼續執行五天證明提交要求、即將更新的所有信函。 這些季度會議為利害關係人提供了一個機會,讓他們可以審查與Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service臨終關懷服務相關的重要政策和程序變更。 如有任何疑問或需要更多信息,請發送電子郵件至MCHospiceClerk@DHCS.ca.gov 。
10 月 14 日下午 1 點至 4 點(太平洋夏令時),DHCS 將舉辦行為健康數據共享學習合作的第一次會議。本自願技術援助系列旨在支持縣級行為Health Plan (BHP) / 管理式醫療計劃 (MCP) 雙方實施即時數據共享,並按照行為健康資訊通知 26-013和所有計劃函 26-004 的要求,在 1 月1日、 2027之前採用授權共享機密成員資訊 (ASCMI) 表格。 每對兩人組合只需一人報名即可。如果您的 BHP/MCP 二元組尚未註冊,請在 9 月 30 日之前使用縣和管理式醫療計劃行為健康數據共享學習協作註冊表。DHCS正在敲定會議細節,並將隨著日期臨近分享更多資訊。如有任何疑問,請發送電子郵件至DHCSDataSharing@dhcs.ca.gov 。
10 月 27 日和 28 日,DHCS 將舉辦現場綜合性子宮內避孕器和避孕植入劑培訓,其中包括美國食品藥物管理局的最新要求。自 2018 年以來,這項每半年一次的醫護人員培訓旨在幫助希望提升或完善子宮內避孕器和植入物放置及取出技能的新舊醫護人員。訓練內容包括使用骨盆模型和電腦模擬器進行實踐操作,以及由計劃生育專家進行指導。高級主題包括副作用管理、避孕植入困難的技巧、門診手術疼痛管理原則以及併發症的預防和處理。如需註冊和了解更多信息,請訪問家庭計劃辦公室子宮內避孕器和植入式避孕培訓網頁。
9月18日,聯邦政府新的公共負擔規則正式生效。新規則改變了聯邦政府在確定公共負擔時考慮某些公共福利的方式。它並非適用於所有人,其影響取決於個人情況。California衛生與公共服務部發布了相關資料,解釋了這項新規,包括其含義以及可能對個人和家庭的影響。 隨著新資訊的發布,我們將添加更多資料。加州居民如有疑問或擔憂,建議查閱這些資源,從可信賴的來源獲取信息,並諮詢合格的移民法律服務提供者,以獲得針對其具體情況的建議。請造訪公共負擔網站,以了解相關資訊、最新動態和資源,並可透過California社會服務部找到有資格提供移民法律服務的非營利組織名單。
9月18日,聯邦政府新的公共負擔規則正式生效。公共負擔是移民官員用來判斷非公民是否可能主要依賴政府維持生計的測驗。它適用於一些移民尋求進入美國或申請綠卡的情況。這並不適用於大多數已經在美國的移民。California衛生與公共服務部發布了相關資料,解釋了這項新規,包括其含義以及可能對個人和家庭的影響。 隨著新資訊的發布,我們將添加更多資料。加州居民如有疑問或擔憂,建議查閱這些資源,從可信賴的來源獲取信息,並諮詢合格的移民法律服務提供者,以獲得針對其具體情況的建議。
新規則改變了聯邦政府在確定公共負擔時考慮某些公共福利的方式。這條規則並非適用於所有人,其影響取決於具體情況。加州居民應依靠經過核實的資訊來了解該規則是否以及如何適用於他們,並對虛假資訊和詐騙保持警惕。加州居民可以訪問公共負擔網站以獲取資訊、更新和資源,還可以透過California社會服務部找到有資格提供移民法律服務的非營利組織名單。 California始終致力於提供準確、易於獲取的信息,以便人們能夠為自己和家人做出明智的決定。
9 月 16 日,DHCS 發布了 「擴大二元照護補助 的 申請邀請書 Program(RFA)。 該計劃是兒童和青少年行為健康倡議 (CYBHI)Medi-Cal 下為期兩年的全州性舉措,旨在擴大二元護理。二元照護是 可報銷的福利,它將幼兒及其照顧者的行為健康服務整合到兒科初級保健中。該Program提供資金和技術援助,幫助醫療服務提供者建立臨床、營運和計費基礎設施,以永續地提供雙人服務。 9 月 23 日,太平洋時間中午 12 點至下午 1 點,DHCS 將舉辦一場資訊網路研討會(需要提前註冊),面向有興趣了解更多關於 RFA 的 Medi-Cal 提供者。如有任何疑問,請發送電子郵件至scalingdyadic@cibhs.org 。
9 月 16 日,DHCS 發布了更新的CalAIM 增強護理管理 (ECM) 政策指南。ECM 為有複雜需求的 Medi-Cal 會員提供以人為本、以社區為基礎的護理管理。更新後的指南加強了保障措施,以確保適當、負責的服務交付,並設定了更明確的期望,以確保服務符合每個成員的需求。請查看下方重要更新內容。請將您的問題發送至EnhancedCareManagement@dhcs.ca.gov 。
9 月 16 日,DHCS 發布了《社區定義的實證實踐:推進兒童、青少年和家庭的響應式護理報告》 。本出版物是 CYBHI 的「擴大實證和社區定義的證據實踐 (EBP/CDEP) 資助Program的一部分,重點介紹了 82 位受助者,他們在California各地提供以文化為基礎、社區主導的行為健康服務。 報告強調,生活經驗、社區信任和植根於文化的關懷正在擴大兒童、青少年和家庭獲得行為健康支持的機會,尤其是在歷史上面臨醫療保健障礙的社區。如欲了解更多資訊並取得完整報告,請造訪實證實踐和社群定義的證據實踐補助金網頁。
DHCS 正在尋找一位經驗豐富的持證法律專業人士,擔任法律服務辦公室 (OLS) 財政、融資和隱私部門的高級助理首席法律顧問。資深助理首席法律顧問:
申請截止日期為10月5日。此外,DHCS正在為其民權、醫療保健融資和其他團隊招募人員。欲了解更多信息,請訪問CalCareers 網站。
DHCS會在其活動日曆上發布即將舉行的公眾會議。DHCS 提供免費的輔助服務,包括語言翻譯、即時字幕和各種格式的會議資料。如需申請服務,請至少在會議召開前十個工作天向民權辦公室發送電子郵件至civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov 。
9 月 22 日下午 2 點至 4 點(太平洋夏令時),DHCS 將在國會大道 1501 號(一樓會議室 71.1316)舉辦一場臨時混合利益相關者諮詢委員會/行為健康利益相關者諮詢委員會會議(線上和線下參與均需提前註冊)。會議將重點討論移民身份不合格的Medi-Cal會員過渡到Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service 。 隨著會議日期的臨近,會議議程和相關資料將會公佈。如需了解更多信息,請發送電子郵件至SACinquiries@dhcs.ca.gov或BehavioralHealthSAC@dhcs.ca.gov 。
9 月 23 日下午 1:30 至 3:00(太平洋夏令時), California公共衛生部 ( CDPH ) 將舉辦網路研討會,介紹行為健康服務法案 (BHSA) 人口預防計劃、預算分配和優先事項、RFA 以及相關實施策略的最新情況。 包含現場問答環節。本次網路研討會開放給所有社區和行為健康實施合作夥伴。我們將提供美國手語和西班牙語現場翻譯。如有任何意見或疑問,請發送電子郵件至 BHSAinfo@cdph.ca.gov 。
9 月 24 日上午 10:30 至中午 12 點(太平洋夏令時), DHCS將舉辦第二次市政廳網路研討會,介紹在藥房( Medi-Cal Rx)、 Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service (CA-MMIS)和行為健康(Short-Doyle)計費系統中強制執行訂購、轉診和處方(ORP)註冊要求的計劃時間表。 聯邦法律要求為 Medi-Cal 會員訂購、轉診或開立服務的提供者必須註冊 Medi-Cal,並在索賠中使用有效的 1 類國家提供者識別碼 (NPI) 進行識別。本次網路研討會將回顧這項要求,介紹分階段實施索賠修改的方法,並重點介紹關鍵的執行日期。為確保負責任地執行 ORP 要求,DHCS 採取了穩健的、數據驅動的方法,強調在全面強制執行索賠編輯之前進行宣傳、提供者教育和早期註冊支援。
9 月 24 日上午 11 點至中午 12 點(太平洋夏令時),DHCS 將舉辦一次“保險大使培訓師培訓”網絡研討會,概述六個月續保事宜,並提供更多信息,以幫助會員為即將到來的 HR 1 變更做好準備(需要提前註冊)。將提供即時字幕。醫療保障大使是值得信賴的訊息傳遞者,他們幫助提高人們對Medi-Cal福利、註冊機會以及旨在為所有人建立一個更健康的California新舉措的認識。 請訪問Coverage Ambassador網站以了解更多信息,包括如何訂閱以接收Regular更新、新聞通訊和網路研討會提醒。
9月30日上午10點至11點PDT, DHCS將舉辦一場面向所有人的網路研討會,概述 1 月1 、 2027 Medi-Cal成員移民身分不合格從管理式醫療過渡到Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service ,以及提供者和合作夥伴準備工作的關鍵步驟。 此外,DHCS 還發布了新的線上資源,以支援 Medi-Cal 會員、提供者和合作夥伴,包括以會員為中心的簡明語言網頁、利益相關者過渡頁面、情況說明書、會員常見問題解答、提供者常見問題解答,以及「查找醫生和服務」工具的更新,以幫助會員找到按服務收費的提供者。
10 月 6 日下午 2:30 至 3:30(太平洋夏令時), DHCS將舉行臨終關懷福利利益相關者季度會議,提供有關Medi-Cal臨終關懷證明表格過渡到Medi-Cal Medi-Cal者入口網站(自 9 月1和2026起生效)、繼續執行五天證明提交要求、即將更新的所有信函。 這些季度會議為利害關係人提供了一個機會,讓他們可以審查與Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service臨終關懷服務相關的重要政策和程序變更。 如有任何疑問或需要更多信息,請發送電子郵件至MCHospiceClerk@DHCS.ca.gov 。
10 月 14 日下午 1 點至 4 點(太平洋夏令時),DHCS 將舉辦行為健康數據共享學習合作的第一次會議。本自願技術援助系列旨在支持縣級行為Health Plan (BHP)/MCP 合作組實施即時資料共享,並按照行為健康資訊通知 26-013和所有計劃函 26-004的要求,在 1 月1 、 2027之前採用授權共享機密成員資訊 (ASCMI) 表格。 每對兩人組合只需一人報名即可。如果您的 BHP/MCP 二元組尚未註冊,請使用縣和管理式醫療計劃行為健康資料共用學習協作註冊表。DHCS正在敲定會議細節,並將隨著日期臨近分享更多資訊。如有任何疑問,請發送電子郵件至DHCSDataSharing@dhcs.ca.gov 。
DHCS正在為其法律服務辦公室、民權辦公室、醫療保健融資辦公室和其他團隊招募人員。欲了解更多信息,請訪問CalCareers 網站。
DHCS會在其活動日曆上發布即將舉行的公眾會議。DHCS 提供免費的輔助服務,包括語言翻譯、即時字幕和各種格式的會議資料。如需申請服務,請至少在會議召開前十個工作天向民權辦公室發送電子郵件至civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov 。
9 月 18 日,太平洋夏令時間下午 12:30 至 3 點,DHCS 將在國會大道 1501 號(一樓會議室 71.1316)舉辦《保護醫療保健法案》(PAHCA) 利益相關者諮詢委員會會議(線上參與需提前註冊)。該委員會負責就 PAHCA(第 35 號提案)的組成部分的製定和實施向 DHCS 提供建議。
9 月 23 日下午 1:30 至 3:00(太平洋夏令時), California公共衛生部 ( CDPH ) 將舉辦網路研討會,介紹行為健康服務法案 (BHSA) 人口預防計劃、預算分配和優先事項、申請請求以及相關實施策略的最新情況。 包含現場問答環節。本次網路研討會開放給所有社區和行為健康實施合作夥伴。我們將提供美國手語和西班牙語現場翻譯。如有任何意見或疑問,請發送電子郵件至 BHSAinfo@cdph.ca.gov 。
9 月 22 日下午 2 點至 4 點(太平洋夏令時),DHCS 將在國會大道 1501 號(一樓會議室 71.1316)舉辦一場臨時混合利益相關者諮詢委員會/行為健康利益相關者諮詢委員會會議(線上和線下參與均需提前註冊)。會議將重點討論移民身份不合格的Medi-Cal會員過渡到Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service 。 隨著會議日期的臨近,會議議程和相關資料將會公佈。如需了解更多信息,請發送電子郵件至SACinquiries@dhcs.ca.gov或BehavioralHealthSAC@dhcs.ca.gov 。
9月30日上午10點至11點PDT, DHCS將舉辦一場面向所有人的網路研討會,概述 1 月1 、 2027 Medi-Cal成員移民身分不合格從管理式醫療過渡到Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service ,以及提供者和合作夥伴準備工作的關鍵步驟。 此外,DHCS 還發布了新的線上資源,以支援 Medi-Cal 會員、提供者和合作夥伴,包括以會員為中心的簡明語言網頁、利益相關者過渡頁面、情況說明書、會員常見問題解答、提供者常見問題解答,以及「查找醫生和服務」工具的更新,以幫助會員找到按服務收費的提供者。
10 月 6 日下午 2 點(太平洋夏令時), DHCS將舉行臨終關懷服務季度會議,為利益相關者提供審查有關Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service臨終關懷服務的重要政策和程序變更的機會。 如有任何疑問或需要更多信息,請發送電子郵件至MCHospiceClerk@DHCS.ca.gov。
行為健康數據共享學習協作
10 月 14 日下午 1 點至 4 點(太平洋夏令時),DHCS 將舉辦行為健康數據共享學習合作的第一次會議。本自願技術援助系列旨在支持縣行為Health Plan (BHP)/ Medi-Cal Managed Care計劃 (MCP) 組合實施即時數據共享,並按照行為健康資訊通知 26-013和所有計劃函 26-004 的要求,在 1 月1日、 2027之前採用授權共享機密成員資訊 (ASCMI) 表格。 每對兩人組合只需一人報名即可。如果您的 BHP/MCP 組合尚未註冊,請使用縣和管理式醫療計劃行為健康資料共用學習協作註冊表。DHCS正在敲定會議細節,並將隨著日期臨近分享更多資訊。如有任何疑問,請發送電子郵件至DHCSDataSharing@dhcs.ca.gov 。
DHCS發布了新的線上資源,以支援Medi-Cal會員、提供者和合作夥伴,為 1 月1日2027移民身分不合格的會員從管理式醫療過渡到Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service做好準備。 這些內容包括會員的簡明語言網頁、利害關係人過渡頁面、情況說明書、會員常見問題解答、提供者常見問題解答,以及「尋找醫生和服務」工具的更新,以幫助會員找到按服務收費的提供者。9月30日上午10點至11點PDT,DHCS 將舉辦網路研討會,概述過渡情況以及供應商和合作夥伴準備工作的關鍵步驟(需要提前註冊)。
從 8 月 31 日當週開始,DHCS 將以所有 Medi-Cal 門檻語言向可能受影響的 Medi-Cal 成員發出聯邦要求的宣傳信,解釋 H.R. 1 法案中的兩項新的聯邦要求:工作和社區參與規則以及 6 個月續期規則,這兩項規則都將於 2027 年生效。這封信只發送給可能受到這些變化影響的個人,特別是參加《平價醫療法案》成人擴展組的約 480 萬 Medi-Cal 會員,信中分享了將於 2027 年開始實施的即將發生的變化。信中描述了哪些人將受到這些規則的約束,概述了允許個人在不滿足工作或續保要求的情況下繼續享有保險的豁免情況,並就不符合豁免條件的成員如何遵守規定提供了指導。它還解釋了不遵守規定的潛在後果,包括失去 Medi-Cal 保險和失去經濟援助的資格。收到此通知的 Medi-Cal 會員將在 2027 年收到來自縣政府和 DHCS 的其他通知。作為 Medi-Cal 續期流程的一部分,如果縣政府辦公室無法單方面確定成員是否符合聯邦工作要求或是否獲得豁免,則會向成員發送文件請求以獲取更多資訊。
DHCS正在為其會計、民權、醫療保健融資和其他團隊招募人員。欲了解更多信息,請訪問CalCareers 網站。
DHCS會在其活動日曆上發布即將舉行的公眾會議。DHCS 提供免費的輔助服務,包括語言翻譯、即時字幕和各種格式的會議資料。如需申請服務,請至少在會議召開前十個工作天向民權辦公室發送電子郵件至civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov 。
9 月 10 日上午 10 點至下午 2 點(太平洋夏令時),DHCS 將在國會大道 1501 號(一樓會議室 71.1316)舉辦季度 MCHAP 會議,或透過公開網路研討會進行。MCHAP 就影響 Medi-Cal 兒童的政策和營運問題向 DHCS 提供建議。如需了解更多信息,請訪問MCHAP 網頁或發送電子郵件至 MCHAP@dhcs.ca.gov 。
9 月 18 日,太平洋夏令時間下午 12:30 至 3 點,DHCS 將在國會大道 1501 號(一樓會議室 71.1316)舉辦《保護醫療保健法案》(PAHCA) 利益相關者諮詢委員會會議(線上參與需提前註冊)。該委員會負責就 PAHCA(第 35 號提案)的組成部分的製定和實施向 DHCS 提供建議。
9 月 22 日下午 2 點至 4 點(太平洋夏令時),DHCS 將在國會大道 1501 號(一樓會議室 71.1316)舉辦一場臨時混合利益相關者諮詢委員會/行為健康利益相關者諮詢委員會會議(線上和線下參與均需提前註冊)。會議將重點討論移民身份不合格的Medi-Cal會員過渡到Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service 。 隨著會議日期的臨近,會議議程和相關資料將會公佈。如需了解更多信息,請發送電子郵件至SACinquiries@dhcs.ca.gov或BehavioralHealthSAC@dhcs.ca.gov 。
8 月 27 日,DHCS 舉辦了一場“醫保大使培訓師培訓網絡研討會”,概述了 Medi-Cal 六個月續期以及工作和社區參與要求,並提供更多信息,以幫助會員在 H.R. 1 法案更多變更實施後繼續享有醫保。請觀看簡報或網路研討會影片。醫療保障大使是值得信賴的訊息傳遞者,他們幫助提高人們對Medi-Cal福利、註冊機會以及旨在為所有人建立一個更健康的California新舉措的認識。 請訪問Coverage Ambassador網站以了解更多信息,包括如何訂閱以接收Regular更新、新聞通訊和網路研討會提醒。
DHCS 和 CA Bridge推出了CA Bridge Connect ,這是一個全州範圍的電話和短信熱線,可立即提供當天獲得成癮治療藥物 (MAT) 的服務,MAT 是阿片類藥物使用障礙的標準治療方法。該服務將個人和家庭與訓練有素的行為Health Navigator聯繫起來,這些導航員提供保密支持,並即時轉介至急診室、診所、社區服務提供者和Telehealth服務。 加州居民可以撥打 1-800-944-1807 或發送簡訊至 1-833-308-0461,週一至週五,上午 9 點至下午 5 點。行為Health Navigator會傾聽而不評判,解釋治療方案,並討論安全和過量用藥預防。 然後,導航員會將呼叫者與行為健康提供者聯繫起來,該提供者可以對他們進行評估,並在適當的時候開立藥物輔助治療處方。
DHCS 發布了最新的《增強護理管理 (ECM) 和社區支持季度報告》 ,涵蓋 2025 年 10 月至 12 月(2025 年第四季度),重點介紹了自 2022 年 1 月以來的全州趨勢。報告顯示,成長勢頭強勁且持續:2025 年第四季度,近 247,220 名成員接受了 ECM 服務,比 2024 年第四季度增長了 65%,其中兒童和青少年以及無家可歸者人數顯著增加。社區支持服務的使用率也在上升,本季有超過 186,000 名成員至少使用過一項服務。新數據清楚地展現了CalAIM以人為本的改革是如何日益成熟的,各項計劃不斷完善服務提供方式,會員們也獲得了更持續的全人護理服務。這些服務透過幫助會員保持病情穩定並避免高成本治療,持續展現出成本效益。請參閱此情況說明書以了解更多資訊。
DSAG 兒童和青少年工具包草案現已發布,供利害關係人審查和回饋。該工具包草案以先前的 DSAG 資源為基礎,包括DHCS的DSAG 、 DSAG Medi-Cal住房支持服務工具包和DSAG 重返社會計劃工具包,以及California衛生與公共服務局的州健康資訊指南,透過真實場景和數據共享工作流程,為支持兒童和青少年的護理夥伴提供操作指導。 該工具包旨在幫助組織了解在共享資訊時可能需要獲得同意,並了解在協調行為健康、身體健康、社會服務、住房和其他部門的護理時適用的州和聯邦法律。DHCS 接受書面意見至 9 月 9、2026 日。我們鼓勵利害關係人審查工具包草案,並透過在文件中直接評論和將回覆以電子郵件形式發送至DHCSDataSharing@dhcs.ca.gov來提交回饋意見。
DHCS 了解到,詐騙分子正透過社群媒體廣告,尤其是在 Facebook Marketplace 上,以「免費政府智慧型手機」為誘餌,瞄準 Medi-Cal 和 CalFresh 會員。受害者會被要求提供個人訊息,包括銀行卡照片和完整的社會安全號碼。之後,他們可能會遇到未經授權的 PIN 碼更改和詐欺交易。請將以下重要提醒轉達給加州醫療補助計劃(Medi-Cal)的成員:
DHCS正在為其會計、合約和其他團隊招募人員。欲了解更多信息,請訪問CalCareers 網站。
DHCS會在其活動日曆上發布即將舉行的公眾會議。DHCS 提供免費的輔助服務,包括語言翻譯、即時字幕和各種格式的會議資料。如需申請服務,請至少在會議召開前十個工作天向民權辦公室發送電子郵件至civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov 。
9月2日上午10點至11點PDT、Smile、California 將舉辦一場線上網路研討會,向合作夥伴和利害關係人介紹 2026 年「健康微笑,取得好成績」返校牙齒推廣活動的概況。本次網路研討會將包含有關推廣資源和工具的信息,以幫助鼓勵兒童和青少年進行預防性牙科檢查並做好入學準備。請註冊參加網路研討會。
9 月 10 日星期四上午 10 點至下午 2 點(太平洋夏令時), DHCS將在Sacramento薩克拉門托市國會大道 1501 號(郵編 95814)一樓會議室(71.1316)或透過公開網路研討會舉辦季度 MCHAP 研討會。 MCHAP 就影響 Medi-Cal 兒童的政策和營運問題向 DHCS 提供建議。如需了解更多信息,請訪問MCHAP 網頁或發送電子郵件至 MCHAP@dhcs.ca.gov 。
9 月 22 日下午 2 點至 4 點(太平洋夏令時), DHCS將在加州薩克拉門托市國會大道 1501 號( Sacramento 71.1316 會議室)舉辦一場臨時混合利益相關者諮詢委員會 (SAC)/行為健康 (BH-SAC) 會議(線上和線下參與會議均需提前註冊)。 會議將重點討論移民身份不合格的Medi-Cal會員過渡到Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service 。 隨著會議日期的臨近,會議議程和相關資料將會公佈。如需了解更多信息,請發送電子郵件至SACinquiries@dhcs.ca.gov或BehavioralHealthSAC@dhcs.ca.gov 。
DHCS正在積極招募Medi-Cal會員諮詢委員會 (MMAC) 的新成員。 MMAC 為Medi-Cal會員及其家人和照護者提供了一個安全的空間,讓他們可以分享在Medi-Cal Program中的親身經歷,並直接向DHCS領導團隊提供寶貴的回饋。 MMAC 與其他 DHCS 諮詢小組(例如 Medi-Cal Voices & Vision Council)一起運作。了解更多、推薦潛在申請人或申請DHCS MMAC。如有任何疑問,請發送電子郵件至MMAC@dhcs.ca.gov 。
DHCS發布了一份申請邀請書,計劃撥款約 4400 萬美元,用於在低收入、資源匱乏的有色人種社區實施“提升California青年 (EYC) Program 。
服務社區和部落組織的青年可以申請最高 100 萬美元的三年資助。EYC 是一項全州範圍的Program ,旨在透過投資於有色人種青年和 2S/LGBTQIA+ 青年的青年領導力和公民參與來解決物質使用障礙問題,這些青年年齡在 12 至 26 歲之間,生活在受禁毒戰爭影響尤為嚴重的社區中。 如欲了解更多資訊並在 9 月21 、 2026截止日期前申請,請造訪EYC 網站。
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7 月 9 日,DHCS 推出了一項新的Medi-Cal 價值策略,為未來幾年推動各項計畫和提供者的價值提供了一個清晰的框架。由於 H.R. 1 法案和州預算限制,Medi-Cal 面臨前所未有的財政壓力。確保每一分Medi-Cal金都得到最有效、最合理的利用至關重要。 價值策略旨在透過以合適的成本和合適的品質水準提供合適的護理,從而改善成員的健康和福祉,進而加強Medi-Cal Program 。 DHCS的下一步價值策略是教育和吸引利害關係人,最終確定衡量成功的關鍵績效指標清單,努力使所有Program和政策與該策略保持一致,並發布該策略的書面版本。 本次網路研討會的錄影已上傳至YouTube 。
DHCS正在積極招募Medi-Cal會員諮詢委員會 (MMAC) 的新成員,該委員會為Medi-Cal會員及其家人和護理人員提供了一個安全的空間,讓他們可以分享在Medi-Cal Program中的親身經歷,並直接向負責Medi-Cal Program DHCS領導團隊提供寶貴的反饋。 MMAC 與其他 DHCS 諮詢小組(例如 Medi-Cal Voices & Vision Council)一起運作。了解更多、推薦潛在申請人或申請DHCS MMAC。如有任何疑問,請發送電子郵件至MMAC@dhcs.ca.gov 。
DHCS正在為其會計、行為健康和其他團隊招募員工。欲了解更多信息,請訪問CalCareers 網站。
DHCS會在其活動日曆上發布即將舉行的公眾會議。DHCS 提供免費的輔助服務,包括語言翻譯、即時字幕和各種格式的會議資料。如需申請服務,請至少在會議召開前十個工作天向民權辦公室發送電子郵件至civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov 。
8 月 27 日上午 11 點至中午 12 點(太平洋夏令時),DHCS 將舉辦一場關於 HR1 變更的 Coverage Ambassador 培訓師培訓網路研討會,概述新的 Medi-Cal 工作和社區參與要求、六個月續約以及其他變更(需要提前註冊)。將提供西班牙語翻譯和即時字幕。醫療保障大使是值得信賴的訊息傳遞者,他們幫助提高人們對Medi-Cal福利、註冊機會以及旨在為所有人建立一個更健康的California新舉措的認識。 請訪問Coverage Ambassador網站以了解更多信息,包括如何訂閱以接收Regular更新、新聞通訊和網路研討會提醒。
On August 26, from 12 to 2 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host the 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 related to Medi-Cal and Medicare. 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 info@calduals.org.
DHCS發布了一份申請徵集書 (RFA),撥款約 4,400 萬美元,用於在低收入、資源匱乏的有色人種社區實施California青年提升Program (EYC)。
服務社區和部落組織的青年可以申請最高 100 萬美元的三年資助。EYC 是一項全州範圍的Program ,旨在透過投資於有色人種青年和 2S/LGBTQIA+ 青年的青年領導力和公民參與來解決物質使用障礙問題,這些青年年齡在 12 至 26 歲之間,生活在受禁毒戰爭影響尤為嚴重的社區中。 如欲了解更多資訊並在 9 月21 、 2026截止日期前申請,請造訪EYC 網站。
針對川普政府最終禁止聯邦Medicaid計劃和兒童健康保險Program (CHIP) 為跨性別青少年提供必要的性別肯定治療的資金的規定,加州衛生與公共服務部CalHHS DHCS ,包括CalHHS部長 Kim Johnson、 DHCS主任 Michelle Baass、管理式醫療保健部主任 Mary Watanabe、醫療保健部門和資訊 California將在未來三年內投資 3000 萬美元,用於支付性別肯定治療和墮胎的無償醫療費用(其他來源未涵蓋的醫療保健費用),並在三年內投資 2600 萬美元,以穩定和擴大該州的性別肯定治療Provider Network 。
8 月 4 日, DHCS發布了加州行為健康服務法案績效指標的第一套全州和各縣的費率,該法案是California為改善全州心理健康和藥物濫用障礙護理而更新的框架,標誌著California “全民心理健康”現代化努力的一個重要里程碑。 這是朝著更全面的行為健康數據邁出的歷史性一步。這些措施是在行為健康轉型品質和公平諮詢委員會、各縣、利益相關者、提供者、社區合作夥伴和主題專家的參與下制定的,用具體的、與目標一致的指標取代了以前的人口層面的指標,以支持減少無家可歸、機構化和其他關鍵行為健康挑戰的努力。這些新數據將幫助各縣和加州醫療補助計劃管理機構改善規劃、人口健康和公平的服務提供。如有任何疑問,請發送電子郵件至 BHTinfo@dhcs.ca.gov 。
8 月 12 日,DHCS 在網路充足性網頁上發布了 2025 年專業精神健康服務 (SMHS) 和物質使用障礙 (SUD) 初步和最終合規性調查結果報告。報告顯示,10 個縣的行為Health Plan (BHP) 連續兩個認證年度均未達到州和聯邦關於及時取得和網路充足性的標準,如行為健康資訊通知 (BHIN) 25-013中所述。 為了推動及時改進並確保 Medi-Cal 會員能夠獲得所需的護理, DHCS 對這些計劃發布了臨時扣款,直到缺陷得到糾正。一旦 BHP 證明其合規,DHCS 將釋放扣留的資金。此舉加強了問責制,支持California推進和創新Medi-Cal計劃 ( CalAIM ) 的全人護理承諾,並強化了加州醫療保健服務部DHCS ) 與各縣和利益相關者持續合作,以建立強大的Provider Network ,確保加州人獲得及時、優質的行為健康服務。
DHCS發布了《行為健康服務法縣政策手冊》第6模組,供公眾審查。請於9月3日透過DHCS的數位平台提交回饋意見。模組 6 涵蓋關鍵政策領域,包括行為健康結果、問責制和透明度報告 (BHOATR) 的指導、BHOATR 模板、個人服務水平數據報告、全面服務夥伴關係推定資格以及支持文化響應性和語言適宜性護理的做法。最後一個模組標誌著多階段手冊開發過程的結束,支持各縣完成其三年綜合計劃,並將當地行為健康投資與州要求、社區優先事項和可衡量的結果相一致。如有任何疑問,請發送電子郵件至 BHTinfo@dhcs.ca.gov 。
8 月 17 日,DHCS 發布了一份價值約 4,400 萬美元的申請徵集書 (RFA)。服務於青年的社區組織和部落組織可以申請高達 100 萬美元的資金,在三年的撥款期內,在低收入、資源匱乏的有色人種社區實施California青年提升Program (EYC)。 EYC 是一項全州範圍的Program ,旨在透過投資於有色人種青年和 2S/LGBTQIA+ 青年的青年領導力和公民參與來解決物質使用障礙問題,這些青年年齡在 12 至 26 歲之間,生活在受禁毒戰爭影響尤為嚴重的社區中。 如欲了解更多資訊並在 9 月21 、 2026截止日期前申請,請造訪EYC 網站。
本月,加州微笑協會 (Smile California) 正在推廣 2026 年遠距牙科調查,鼓勵服務提供者參與並收集有意義的回饋,以幫助改善 Medi-Cal 牙科服務。目前宣傳工作的重點是透過現有的溝通管道提高牙科服務提供者對這項調查的認識。該調查將於 8 月 30 日截止,以便服務提供者有時間分享與遠距牙科服務相關的經驗、觀點和建議。
DHCS正在為其立法、法律和其他團隊招募人員。欲了解更多信息,請訪問CalCareers 網站。
DHCS會在其活動日曆上發布即將舉行的公眾會議。DHCS 提供免費的輔助服務,包括語言翻譯、即時字幕和各種格式的會議資料。如需申請服務,請至少提前 10 天發送電子郵件至民權辦公室,電子郵件地址為civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov。 會議前幾個工作天。
8 月 19 日上午 9:30 至下午 3 點(太平洋夏令時), DHCS將在加州薩克拉門托市國會大道 1501 號(一樓會議室 71.1316)舉辦混合利益相關者諮詢委員會 ( Sacramento )/行為健康-SAC 會議(線上和線下參與均需提前註冊)諮詢委員會 ( SAC )/行為健康-SAC 會議(線上和線下參與均需提前註冊)諮詢委員會 ( SAC )/行為健康-SAC 會議(線上和線下參與均需提前註冊)諮詢委員會。 SAC 為 DHCS 提供如何公平獲得優質醫療保健的寶貴意見和回饋。BH-SAC 為 DHCS 提供行為健康計劃方面的意見,其成立是將行為健康與更廣泛的醫療保健系統相結合的持續努力的一部分。本次會議將包括聯邦Medicare和Medicaid服務中心臨時最終規則對Medi-Cal工作和社區參與要求的影響的最新情況; Medi-Cal提供者註冊(包括訂購、轉診和處方提供者);以及行為健康轉型方面的最新情況。 最終議程和其他會議資料將在會議日期臨近時公佈。如需了解更多信息,請發送電子郵件至SACinquiries@dhcs.ca.gov或BehavioralHealthSAC@dhcs.ca.gov 。
8 月 27 日上午 11 點至中午 12 點(太平洋夏令時),DHCS 將舉辦一次“醫保大使培訓師培訓網絡研討會”,概述 Medi-Cal 六個月續期、工作和社區參與要求,並提供更多信息,以幫助會員在更多 HR 1 變更實施後繼續享有醫保(需提前註冊)。將提供西班牙語翻譯和即時字幕。醫療保障大使是值得信賴的訊息傳遞者,他們幫助提高人們對Medi-Cal福利、註冊機會以及旨在為所有人建立一個更健康的California新舉措的認識。 請訪問Coverage Ambassador網站以了解更多信息,包括如何訂閱以接收Regular更新、新聞通訊和網路研討會提醒。
On August 26, from 12 to 2 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host the 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 related to Medi-Cal and Medicare. 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 info@calduals.org.
California正努力推動更多以社區為基礎的治療,並在行為健康照護系統的轉型方面取得顯著進展。州長紐森重點介紹了15 個行為健康連續體基礎設施Program (BHCIP) 項目,這些項目已達到建設和剪綵儀式的里程碑,其中包括新的青年中心以及擴大的危機和住宿服務。 這些計畫由州政府的 BHCIP 和 Bond BHCIP 獎勵資助,由 DHCS 管理。債券 BHCIP 獎勵由 2024 年選民批准的 1 號提案提供資金。