Here are the latest Medi-Cal news highlights I can share right now, based on the most recent public updates available:
California’s Medi-Cal program is undergoing ongoing transformations under CalAIM (California Advancing and Integrating Medicalcare), with regular implementation updates and stakeholder communications. The state health department has posted recent news and implementation materials, including quarterly reports on Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports, to explain how new services are being rolled out and what members can expect. These updates are intended to improve care coordination, address social determinants of health, and streamline access to services for Medi-Cal members [source: California DHCS CalAIM ECM/Community Supports news and quarterly reports].
Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports continue to be emphasized as core components of Medi-Cal reform, with quarterly implementation data released to track enrollment, service delivery, and reach. The most recent public releases summarize enrollment trends, access to supports, and the expansion of ECM and Community Supports across counties, highlighting progress and remaining gaps in service delivery [source: DHCS ECM/Community Supports quarterly reports].
In addition to California-centered updates, Medi-Cal-related coverage and funding discussions appear in national and regional outlets, especially around Medicaid/Medicare alignment, state budget requests, and potential impacts of federal policy changes on Medicaid programs. These items can influence Medi-Cal funding levels and service availability in the state, though specifics vary over time and by fiscal year [sources: broader Medicaid news coverage from regional outlets and health policy trackers].
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calmatters.orgSusan Philip, Deputy Director of DHCS' Health Care Delivery Systems, and Dana Durham, Chief of DHCS' Managed Care Quality and Monitoring Division, share what this change means for members.Read More View All Medi-Cal Minutes Latest NewsMedi-Cal Managed Care Plan Contracts Go-Live September 1, 2023DHCS has provided “go-live" decisions to all MCPs scheduled to assume operations on January 1, 2024, under the new MCP contract that requires all MCPs to advance health equity, quality, access,...
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californiahealthline.orgECM enrollment increased 61 percent compared to Q1 2024, with 177,527 members served. ECM enrollment among children and youth more than doubled. Community Supports reached more than 429,000 members, with more than 1.1 million services delivered. Nearly 94 percent of Medi-Cal members have access to at least 10 Community Supports. …
www.dhcs.ca.govReport Release: Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports Quarterly Implementation Report through Q2 2024On December 20, 2024, DHCS released the latest Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports quarterly report covering data from January 2022 through June 2024. ECM provides high-touch, team-based care management for Medi-Cal members with complex needs, while Community Supports offer cost-effective, medically appropriate alternatives to traditional services, addressing social...
www.dhcs.ca.govCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking a $3.4 billion loan from the general fund to help a shortfall in the state Medi-Cal healthcare program. Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Voters have approved Proposition 35, a ballot measure that aims to increase funding for Medi-Cal services relied on by millions in the state.
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