by erinb | Aug 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
With the passage of the federal budget reconciliation bill and its Medicaid reductions in July, some providers are wondering what’s next for their clients and services. Many parts of the bill are expected to take effect in 2026 or beyond, which...
by erinb | Jul 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
To address budgetary constraints, DHCS is applying four new limitation criteria for current and new Project Eligibility Applications (PEAs), Scopes of Work (SOWs) and Budgets in the review queue, and any projects moving forward: Projects will be approved...
by erinb | Jun 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Those who would like to learn more about caring for justice-involved individuals through ECM and Community Supports are encouraged to review materials from a DHCS Best Practices Webinar, “Connecting Services for the Enhanced Care Management (ECM)...
by erinb | Jun 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) recently released an updated Community Supports Policy Guide, reorganized into two volumes to provide clearer guidance. Volume 1includes updated service definitions for eight Community Supports that...
by erinb | Jun 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) recently released its 2024 Community Support Annual Report, and the results are inspiring. More than 252,000 Medi-Cal members received vital Community Supports services in 2024—nearly double the...