After reviewing this checklist, if you need free legal assistance, please contact the Health Consumer Alliance at 1-888-804-3536 to be connected to your local health consumer advocate office.
This updated 2022 Guide provides California advocates important guidance and explanation on what services and benefits are covered through California’s Medi-Cal 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.
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.
This month’s practice tip demystifies two of the most opaque eligibility rules for the 250% Working Disabled Program: the income and SSI/SSP tests.
Did you know that the new tax law might affect your eligibility for Medi-Cal or Covered CA premium assistance? There are changes in tax filing requirements that you should know about before you apply for or renew your Medi-Cal or Covered CA.
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