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.
Income Levels for California’s Health Programs
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.
The Health Consumer Alliance is a partnership of consumer assistance programs operated by community-based legal services organizations across California. Learn more about what we do and how we can help you.
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.
In 2018, the federal Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) standards for Medi-Cal services applied to children under age 21 to ensure the correct medical necessity standard is used for children.
You can now report discrimination at a health facility to California’s Department of Fair Employment & Housing (DFEH). DFEH’s complaint process is a bit different than an administrative fair hearing conducted by the Department of Social Services. Read on to learn more.
Hiring temporary workers for the 2020 Census has already begun. Read on for details on helpful income-counting rules for census income, which also apply to both MAGI and Non-MAGI Medi-Cal programs.
After disasters in California, survivors may need extra assistance to access health care. Read on for
special rights and remedies available to survivors who need assistance.
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