DHCS COVID‑19 Response Guidance24 posts

California Department of Health Care Services April 8, 2020 As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) continues to closely monitor and assess appropriate next steps as well as release guidance to ensure the safety of Medi-Cal beneficiaries, Medi-Cal providers, and California communities in general. DHCS is committed to ensuring that all Medi-Cal beneficiaries have access to medically necessary COVID-19 testing and if needed, medical treatment.

California Department of Health Care Services Date: March 30, 2020 As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the Departments of Health Care Services (DHCS), Public Health (CDPH), and Managed Health Care (DMHC) continue to closely monitor and assess appropriate next steps as well as release guidance to ensure the safety of Medi-Cal beneficiaries, health plan enrollees, medical providers, and California communities in general.

California Department of Health Care Services Date: March 27, 2020 Medi-Cal Fee-For-Service (FFS) Prior Authorization Section 1135 Waiver Flexibilities Relative to the 2019-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Download PDF HERE

California Department of Health Care Services Date: March 27, 2020 Notice of Action – COVID-19 Extension Download PDF HERE

California Department of Health Care Services Date: March 27, 2020 Provision of Care in Alternative Settings, Hospital Capacity, and Blanket Section 1135 Waiver Flexibilities Relative to the 2019-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Download PDF HERE

California Department of Health Care Services Date: March 26, 2020 Medi-Cal Fee-For-Service (FFS) State Fair Hearings Section 1135 Waiver Flexibilities Relative to the 2019-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Download PDF HERE

California Department of Health Care Services Updated March 26, 2020 DHCS COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions: Medication-Assisted Treatment and Telehealth Download PDF HERE

California Department of Health Care Services Date: March 26, 2020 Family PACT: Guidance for Virtual/Telephonic Communications Relative to the 2019-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Download PDF HERE

California Department of Health Care Services March 26, 2020 (Supersedes prior notice) Update to Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Family PACT Download PDF HERE

Download link courtesy of California Department of Health Care Services Date: March 26, 2020 Alzheimer’s Association Guidance on COVID-19 Download PDF HERE