Coverage of Emergency COVID-19 Inpatient or Outpatient Services

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.

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Guidance Relating to Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

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.

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Provision of Care in Alternative Settings, Hospital Capacity, and Blanket Section 1135 Waiver Flexibilities Relative to the 2019-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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

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