California Archive

Clear Filters

… results in California.

November 29, 2023
NHeLP Federal Comments on California BH-Connect 1115 Waiver Submission
Abbi Coursolle Comments
In comments to HHS, NHeLP urges the Secretary to reject California’s Section 1115 demonstration extension request to waive the Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) exclusion. This letter emphasizes that while NHeLP is supportive of efforts to increase access to services for Medicaid beneficiaries with mental health conditions and substance…
Read more
November 27, 2023
Continuity of Care in Medi-Cal Managed Care (Updated 2023)
Abbi Coursolle Fact Sheet
Continuity of Care (“COC”) is critical to Medi-Cal beneficiaries in a variety of circumstances. There are a number of laws and policies that govern COC for Medi-Cal beneficiaries, depending on the situation. Some of these protections are specific to Medi-Cal while others are more broadly applicable to people enrolled…
Read more
September 28, 2023
Foster Youth Access to Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services in the California Counties with the Largest Foster Care Populations
Carly Myers, Alexis Robles-Fradet, Abigail Coursolle, and T. Nancy Lam Guide, Fact Sheet, Manual/Report, Issue Brief
Children and youth involved in child welfare have complex mental health needs, due in part to their compounding experiences with trauma and often inadequate access to appropriate services. In California, the State’s Medicaid program (Medi-Cal) provides a critical safety net for foster children and youth. Under Medi-Cal, County Mental…
Read more
August 29, 2023
Medi-Cal Abortion Services for Current and Former Foster Youth
Jasmine Young and Amy Chen Toolkit, Q&A, Fact Sheet, Consumer Brochure
Current and former foster youth in California have access to a broad array of sexual and reproductive health services. Working with the National Center for Youth Law, the National Health Law Program developed an infographic and FAQ to help foster youth better understand the abortion services available to them through…
Read more
August 29, 2023
Medi-Cal Family Planning & Contraceptive Services for Current and Former Foster Youth
Jasmine Young and Amy Chen Fact Sheet, Toolkit, Q&A, Consumer Brochure
Current and former foster youth in California have access to a broad array of sexual and reproductive health services. Working with the National Center for Youth Law, the National Health Law Program developed an infographic and FAQ to help foster youth better understand the family planning and contraceptive services available…
Read more
August 29, 2023
Guide to Accessing Medi-Cal Mental Health Services for Current and Former Foster Youth
Carly Myers and T. Nancy Lam Toolkit, Guide, Consumer Brochure
Current and former foster youth in California have access to a broad array of mental health services. Working with the National Center for Youth Law, the National Health Law Program developed a guide to help foster youth better understand the mental health services available to them through Medi-Cal, as well…
Read more

California Archive

Never miss a thing.

Subscribe today.

NHeLP Federal Comments on California BH-Connect 1115 Waiver Submission

Continuity of Care in Medi-Cal Managed Care (Updated 2023)

Foster Youth Access to Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services in the California Counties with the Largest Foster Care Populations

Medi-Cal Abortion Services for Current and Former Foster Youth

Medi-Cal Family Planning & Contraceptive Services for Current and Former Foster Youth

Guide to Accessing Medi-Cal Mental Health Services for Current and Former Foster Youth