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In California, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has been working to ensure that all eligible Californians have access to health care coverage through the Medi-Cal program. However, the redetermination process, which is required by federal law to verify the eligibility of individuals enrolled in Medi-Cal, can be complex and confusing, leading to many losing their coverage.
In a media briefing held by Ethnic Media Services, Aug. 15, leaders from healthcare nonprofits shared their insights on the impact of redetermination on various communities and the steps being taken to address the issue. Redetermination is the process by which the DHCS verifies the eligibility of individuals enrolled in Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program. As a federally backed process, it’s a requirement so that only those eligible get the benefits. However, redetermination can be complex and confusing, which leaves many to lose out.
Speakers
Yingjia Huang, Deputy Director of health care benefits and eligibility, Department of Health Care Services; Jessica Altman, CEO, Covered California; Rosario Arreola Pro, COO at the California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc.; Louise McCarthy, CEO of Community Clinic Association of LA County; Dr. Seciah Aquino, ED, Latino Coalition for a Healthy California; and Mayra Alvarez, President of The Children’s Partnership. (EMS)
