In 2014, California passed a law requiring Medi-Cal managed care plans to provide coverage for palliative services. After four years of preparation, beneficiaries with chronic diseases can now get more services to address suffering associated with their illness.
Palliative care is care that focuses on quality of life for someone with a serious illness…it is customizable, and it is patient centered and it addresses every single need.”
Read the complete report from KPCC.org here.
If you need help accessing these new Medi-Cal services, please call the Health Consumer Alliance toll free hotline at 888‑804‑3536 to speak with an advocate who can educate you on your rights.
