Physician Input Needed: Experiences with Access Issues in the Medi-Cal System The California Medical Association is partnering with several organizations throughout the state to collect providers' stories that demonstrate Medi-Cal network inadequacy and hindered access to continuous, quality care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. May 29, 2014 CMA, Medi Cal AB 1759, AB 1805, Medi-Cal Access Reporting Survey 0 0 Comment Read More »
Brown’s Budget May Revision Increases Medi-Cal Spending But Does Not Reverse Provider Reimbursement Cuts Governor Jerry Brown released his revised $156.2 billion budget plan in May 2014. While Brown’s proposal would take the bulk of an unexpected state tax revenue windfall to cover vastly expanded enrollment in the state's Medi-Cal program, the revised budget does not reverse the 10% Medi-Cal reimbursement cuts imposed in 2011. May 22, 2014 Medi Cal, Medicaid, News California State budget, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal provider reimbursement cut 0 0 Comment Read More »
AB 1805 Bill to Reverse Medi-Cal Provider Rate Cuts Unanimously Pass First Hurdle The Assembly Committee on Health unanimously voted 19-0 on AB 1805 to reverse the 10% Medi-Cal provider reimbursement rate cuts that was enacted as part of the 2011 State Budget Act. April 25, 2014 Advocacy, Medi Cal, Payment Medi-Cal provider reimbursement, Richard Pan, 2014 legislation, AB 1805 0 0 Comment Read More »
Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI) Update The Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI) allows persons eligible for both Medicare and Medi-Cal (dual eligibles) to receive medical, behavioral, long-term supports and services (LTSS), as well as home-and community-based services through a single health plan. March 31, 2014 CMA, Medi Cal, Medicare, Physician Resource CCI, Dual Eligibles, Medi-Cal, Medicare 0 0 Comment Read More »
Low Medi-Cal, Insurance Payments Hamper Access to Specialists Access to specialists could become a challenge as many California residents—especially Medi-Cal beneficiaries— gain health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) according to new reports. March 6, 2014 Medi Cal, Medicaid, News access to care, Affordable Care Act , Medi-Cal 0 0 Comment Read More »