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Fact Sheet
COVID-19 Uninsured Program
The new COVID-19 Uninsured Group program was implemented by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on August 28, 2020, and covers COVID-19 diagnostic testing, testing-related services, and treatment services, including hospitalization and all medically necessary care, at no cost to the individual, for up to 12 months or the end of the public health emergency, whichever comes first. Flyer links: EnglishSpanish
Advocate Brief
Helping Families Obtain Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies Through The California Children’s Services (CCS) Program

This advocates issue brief provides the framework for accessing Durable Medical Equipment and medical supplies through the California Children’s Services (CCS) program, including: a program overview, existing guidance on how to access services in Whole Child Model and traditional counties, considerations when children have Medi-Cal and/or other health coverage, and consumer rights.

Fact Sheet
Access to Care Through California Children’s Services During COVID-19
Continue accessing medically necessary care and resources through California Children’s Services (CCS) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has put temporary flexibilities in place for both Medi-Cal and CCS, to ensure children get services quickly and safely during the PHE. Learn more in this fact sheet prepared by NHeLP and Family Voices of California. TranslationsSpanish, Chinese (Traditional)
Fact Sheet
Changes to the Medi-Cal Prescription Drug Benefit beginning January 2022
Starting January 1, 2022, most Medi-Cal beneficiaries will get their prescription drugs paid for by a new program called Medi-Cal Rx instead of their current Medi-Cal managed care plan. The program will be run by Magellan Health. Medi-Cal Rx will have one list of prescription drugs that will not require prior approval, and the same rules will apply to everyone in Medi-Cal. Learn more details in our fact sheet. See DHCS' Medi-Cal Rx Contract Drugs List. Translations: EnglishSpanish, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Vietnamese, and Arabic.
Fact Sheet
Coverage Options for American Kidney Fund Grant Recipients
The American Kidney Fund (AKF) announced it is ending financial assistance funds for Californians in need. The fact sheets below offer alternative options patients can explore.  Please contact one of our partner programs if you need more information.

Coverage Options Fact Sheet (English)

El American Kidney Fund (AKF) anunció que está terminando con los fondos de asistencia financiera para los californianos en necesidad. Aquí hay algunas opciones alternativas que los pacientes pueden explorar. Puede comunicarse con nuestra programas para que le brinden más información.

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Fact Sheet
Is it safe to use Medi-Cal?

This fact sheet explains what immigration information is collected, and shared, when one is applying for Medi-Cal. Please follow the link above for expanded information, resources, and translations available in Spanish and Chinese.

Consumer Brochure
What is Public Charge?

The Department of Homeland Security recently finalized new changes to the public charge rule. The changes will take effect on October 15, 2019 and may impact some immigrants. Read on to learn more.

Fact Sheet
Denti-Cal Benefits

As part of the 2017-18 Budget Act, adult dental benefits were fully restored to Medi-Cal recipients effective January 1, 2018. This means that partial dentures, root canals on back teeth and gum treatment are now covered benefits.

Fact Sheet
What we can do about the proposed “public charge” rule

With the December 10, 2018 deadline fast approaching, now is the time to weigh in on the Trump Administration’s harsh proposed rule change on public charge. Go to our FAQ sheet for more detailed information on that status quo on public charge and what the proposed rule, if adopted, would and would not do.

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