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CA State D-SNP Fact Sheet 2024
As part of Justice In Aging's recently launched project to build capacity and educate advocates about dual populations in Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans or D-SNPs, this fact sheet provides an overview of California's D-SNP landscape, including the number and characteristics of people who are dually eligible in the state. To review other state's D-SNP profiles, please visit Justice In Aging's D-SNP Data Landscape page . The Health Consumer Alliance (HCA) services the Medicare Medi-Cal Ombudsman Program (MMOP) - which provides support to dual eligible members of Medi-Medi plans, DSNPs, and PACE programs, helping these consumers to overcome barriers to accessing needed health care benefits and services.
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Fact Sheet
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month is an important initiative that helps people understand how mental illness affects their lives. By promoting recognition, education, and open conversations, this month plays a crucial role in reducing the stigma associated with mental health conditions and creating a supportive environment for those in need. Make sure to use these mental health resources to fully understand your rights and access the support available to you.  
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California Children’s Services Program (CCS) Fact Sheet – NHeLP
The CCS Program can be confusing. We hope the steps provided in this fact sheet will help you with any issues you may have. If your child has delays, denials, reductions, discontinuance, or other changes to their CCS benefits, you can appeal. Please use the link above to access valuable information on how to protect children's access to healthcare. Translations:   Chinese (Traditional)     Spanish    Vietnamese    
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DHCS Cultural Competency and Gender Affirming Care postcard
DHCS partnered with HCA to create a content-rich postcard that provides information and resources to support plan, provider, and stakeholder efforts to serve the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community and provide gender-affirming care. The postcard serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to improve the quality of care provided to this marginalized community and to ensure that they receive the best possible healthcare services.
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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.

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NHeLP’s Protect Medicaid Funding Series
In an updated series of fact sheets called Protect Medicaid Funding, NHeLP provides succinct analysis of the policy proposals that if enacted would jeopardize the health and financial security of the tens of millions of low-income individuals who depend on the Medicaid guarantee every year.
Mr. Jackson
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