Health Access California presents their March 2015 report: "Reorienting the Safety-Net for the Remaining Uninsured: Findings From a Follow-Up Survey of County Indigent Health Programs," which shows wide variation among county programs for low-income uninsured residents, and marked trends after the Affordable Care Act.
2. Get Involved!Get Involved!
VisitVisit health4allca.orghealth4allca.org
Follow the conversation at #Health4All.Follow the conversation at #Health4All.
3. County Indigent Care ProgramsCounty Indigent Care Programs
After the Affordable Care ActAfter the Affordable Care Act
April 2015April 2015
Anthony Wright, Executive DirectorAnthony Wright, Executive Director
Sawait Hezchias-Seyoum, Policy AdvocateSawait Hezchias-Seyoum, Policy Advocate
Reorienting the Safety Net forReorienting the Safety Net for
the Remaining Uninsuredthe Remaining Uninsured
www.health-access.org
www.facebook.com/healthaccess
www.twitter.com/healthaccess
4. CALIFORNIA IMPLEMENTS
Millions with new consumer protections; financial assistance
4+ million Californians with new coverage
CALIFORNIA IMPROVES
EARLY:
* Low-Income Health Programs
* Children with pre-existing conditions
* Maternity coverage
BETTER:
* Exchange that negotiates & standardizes
* Medi-Cal express lane enrollment options
* Continuing CA’s inclusion of legal immigrants
including DACA students
5.
6. Who Needs More Help?Who Needs More Help?
ACA has millions ofACA has millions of “winners,” who have new coverage, new“winners,” who have new coverage, new
access, and/or new financial help to afford coverage. Everyoneaccess, and/or new financial help to afford coverage. Everyone
wins with a health system more humane, more rational, morewins with a health system more humane, more rational, more
transparent, with new consumer protections and incentivestransparent, with new consumer protections and incentives
aligned for improved quality & reduced cost.aligned for improved quality & reduced cost. Issues remain:Issues remain:
•Medi-Cal year-round, but can be frozen out of Covered CAMedi-Cal year-round, but can be frozen out of Covered CA
•No mandate if coverage is more than 8%No mandate if coverage is more than 8%
AndAnd on affordability, some folks will need more helpon affordability, some folks will need more help ::
•Uninsured undocumented immigrantsUninsured undocumented immigrants
•Those inThose in “family glitch”: family members for workers with“family glitch”: family members for workers with
employer based coverage affordable for just themselvesemployer based coverage affordable for just themselves
•Some over 400% federal poverty level (typically older, in high-Some over 400% federal poverty level (typically older, in high-
cost areas) who doncost areas) who don’t have affordability guarantee.’t have affordability guarantee.
•Those in Exchange who find monthly premiums/cost sharing stillThose in Exchange who find monthly premiums/cost sharing still
a burden, and may/may not decline coverage.a burden, and may/may not decline coverage.
7. California May Have 3 MillionCalifornia May Have 3 Million
Remaining UninsuredRemaining Uninsured
8. Our Current Safety-NetOur Current Safety-Net
Uninsured live sicker, die younger, oneUninsured live sicker, die younger, one
emergency from the financial ruin.emergency from the financial ruin.
Emergency Rooms: But only to stabilizeEmergency Rooms: But only to stabilize
emergencies; Bill and debt afterwardsemergencies; Bill and debt afterwards
– 2006 Fair Hospital Pricing Law2006 Fair Hospital Pricing Law
www.hospitalbillhelp.orgwww.hospitalbillhelp.org
Private providers: clinics, hospital charity carePrivate providers: clinics, hospital charity care
Counties.Counties.
– Counties have aCounties have a “17000” obligation to provide basic care“17000” obligation to provide basic care
– CaliforniaCalifornia’s 58 counties continue to vary widely on’s 58 counties continue to vary widely on
their service to the uninsuredtheir service to the uninsured
– How they provide care; What care they provide;How they provide care; What care they provide;
and to who, especially based on income &and to who, especially based on income &
immigration status.immigration status.
9. 3 Flavors of Counties3 Flavors of Counties
PUBLICPUBLIC
HOSPITALHOSPITAL
•AlamedaAlameda
•Contra CostaContra Costa
•KernKern
•Los AngelesLos Angeles
•MontereyMonterey
•RiversideRiverside
•San BernardinoSan Bernardino
•San FranciscoSan Francisco
•San JoaquinSan Joaquin
•San MateoSan Mateo
•Santa ClaraSanta Clara
•VenturaVentura
““ARTICLE 13”ARTICLE 13”
FresnoFresno
MercedMerced
OrangeOrange
PlacerPlacer
SacramentoSacramento
San DiegoSan Diego
San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo
Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara
Santa CruzSanta Cruz
StanislausStanislaus
TulareTulare
Yolo*Yolo*
Others are part of CMSPOthers are part of CMSP
(County Medical Services Program)(County Medical Services Program) 99
11. Source of Major Apprehension:Source of Major Apprehension:
Some County Health $ ReallocatedSome County Health $ Reallocated
Counties had
2 options
for determining the redirected
amount.
Each county must inform DHCS of
tentative decision by 11/1/13
Must adopt a resolution by 1/22/14
60% of 1991 Health
Realignment Funds
+
60% of Maintenance of Effort
Maintenance of Effort is capped at 14.6% of the total
value of each county’s 10-11 allocation.
County Savings Determination
Process (Formula)
Lesser of:
(Revenues-Costs) x .80
(.70 in 13/14)
Or
County Indigent Care Health
Realignment Amount
(=Health Realignment Amount x
Health Realignment Indigent Care
Percentage)
With the Medi-CalWith the Medi-Cal
expansion, AB85expansion, AB85
reallocated up toreallocated up to
$900 million of $1.4 billion$900 million of $1.4 billion
in funds for countiesin funds for counties
for public health andfor public health and
indigent careindigent care
Article 13 CountiesArticle 13 Counties 1111
12.
13. KEY FINDINGS: EligibilityKEY FINDINGS: Eligibility
Our survey found that some countiesOur survey found that some counties
adjusted benefits but largely notadjusted benefits but largely not
eligibility.eligibility.
A lot of apprehension about AB85, countyA lot of apprehension about AB85, county
realignmentrealignment
Many Other Counties inMany Other Counties in “Wait and See” Mode“Wait and See” Mode
– CMSP: Eliminated optometry, mental health,CMSP: Eliminated optometry, mental health,
substance abuse; reduced dental; shortenedsubstance abuse; reduced dental; shortened
certification to 3 months.certification to 3 months.
Nothing in Funding Formula Requires Cuts inNothing in Funding Formula Requires Cuts in
Eligibility—Allows Full Reimbursement ofEligibility—Allows Full Reimbursement of
Services for What Counties Provided BeforeServices for What Counties Provided Before
– Need to Spend the $ to Get ReimbursedNeed to Spend the $ to Get Reimbursed
– Limits Are On Use of State $ For Going FurtherLimits Are On Use of State $ For Going Further
14. FRESNOFRESNO
Amparo CidAmparo Cid
Director of SRCP and AttorneyDirector of SRCP and Attorney
California Rural Legal AssistanceCalifornia Rural Legal Assistance
Foundation (CRLAF)Foundation (CRLAF)
Lawsuit to get out from legal injunction to care for theLawsuit to get out from legal injunction to care for the
undocumentedundocumented
Preliminary vote to eliminate MISPPreliminary vote to eliminate MISP
Effort to change safety-net program from hospital contractEffort to change safety-net program from hospital contract
Board of Supervisor vote on April 7, 2015 to continueBoard of Supervisor vote on April 7, 2015 to continue
revamped program: $5 million for specialty carerevamped program: $5 million for specialty care
15. Self-Reporting:
Care Beyond
the ER for
Undocumented
Adults
Alameda
Fresno
Kern
Los Angeles
Riverside
San Francisco
San Mateo
Santa Clara
Santa Cruz
Ventura
Prior to 2009:
Contra Costa
Sacramento
Yolo
16. KEY FINDINGS: EnrollmentKEY FINDINGS: Enrollment
2014 implementation of the Affordable Care Act led to2014 implementation of the Affordable Care Act led to
dramatic reductions in the number of Californiansdramatic reductions in the number of Californians
on county indigent care programson county indigent care programs —as counties—as counties
successfully enrolled people in Medi-Cal and Coveredsuccessfully enrolled people in Medi-Cal and Covered
CaliforniaCalifornia
–Low Income Health ProgramsLow Income Health Programs
–Horizontal integration, Express lane enrollment, presumptiveHorizontal integration, Express lane enrollment, presumptive
eligibility, etc.eligibility, etc.
Counties with broad eligibility requirements areCounties with broad eligibility requirements are
seeing strong continued needseeing strong continued need for their safety-netfor their safety-net
programs—with tens of thousands enrolled.programs—with tens of thousands enrolled.
Counties with restrictive eligibility requirements—Counties with restrictive eligibility requirements—
especially those that exclude the undocumented—especially those that exclude the undocumented—
are finding few if anyone leftare finding few if anyone left in their indigent carein their indigent care
programs.programs.
–Not because need isnNot because need isn’t there, but because programs are not’t there, but because programs are not
oriented to the remaining uninsured.oriented to the remaining uninsured.
17.
18.
19. Steps ForwardSteps Forward
ACA Provides Significant Savings toACA Provides Significant Savings to
State/CountiesState/Counties
With Many Covered, Time to:With Many Covered, Time to:
– Re-Orient Safety-Net, Do It BetterRe-Orient Safety-Net, Do It Better
– The Lessons of LIHP: Primary/Preventative MedicalThe Lessons of LIHP: Primary/Preventative Medical
Home, rather than episodic/emergency careHome, rather than episodic/emergency care
– Extending Eligibility to the Remaining UninsuredExtending Eligibility to the Remaining Uninsured
““Now We Can Say Yes”Now We Can Say Yes”
– Los Angeles, Alameda, San Francisco, SantaLos Angeles, Alameda, San Francisco, Santa
Clara, San Mateo, Etc.Clara, San Mateo, Etc.
Bridges to a Statewide SolutionBridges to a Statewide Solution
20. LOS ANGELESLOS ANGELES
Sonya VasquezSonya Vasquez
Policy DirectorPolicy Director
Community Health Councils, Inc.Community Health Councils, Inc.
323.295.9372323.295.9372
sonya@chc-inc.orgsonya@chc-inc.org
21. Primary Care ProgramPrimary Care Program for low-income uninsured people in Losfor low-income uninsured people in Los
Angeles County. (MHLA is not insurance)Angeles County. (MHLA is not insurance)
FundedFunded by LAC Board of Supervisors ($61 million each year)by LAC Board of Supervisors ($61 million each year)
ServicesServices occur at contracted community clinics (primary care) &occur at contracted community clinics (primary care) &
county facilities (specialty, urgent and emergency care)county facilities (specialty, urgent and emergency care)
PaymentsPayments for clinics as of April 1for clinics as of April 1stst
are $36 Per Member Per Monthare $36 Per Member Per Month
QualificationsQualifications: Not eligible for Covered CA, Medi-Cal, , Employer: Not eligible for Covered CA, Medi-Cal, , Employer
coverage, etc; Uninsured, LA County resident, Age 6+ (as of now),coverage, etc; Uninsured, LA County resident, Age 6+ (as of now),
Income below 138% Federal Poverty LevelIncome below 138% Federal Poverty Level
Program openedProgram opened October 1October 1stst
and stays open until total enrollmentand stays open until total enrollment
is met (estimated 146,000)is met (estimated 146,000)
EnrollmentEnrollment as of February 28as of February 28thth
was 93,253 (94% Latino) – 64% ofwas 93,253 (94% Latino) – 64% of
target in 5 monthstarget in 5 months
My Health LA (MHLA)My Health LA (MHLA)
http://dhs.lacounty.gov/MHLA
22. Coalition formed Fall 2013 to strengthen the LACoalition formed Fall 2013 to strengthen the LA
county health safety-net infrastructure in order tocounty health safety-net infrastructure in order to
improve the quality of health care and increaseimprove the quality of health care and increase
access for the remaining uninsured.access for the remaining uninsured.
Almost 30 organizations representing LA CountyAlmost 30 organizations representing LA County
residents includes advocacy groups (health &residents includes advocacy groups (health &
immigration), labor, clinics, faith based andimmigration), labor, clinics, faith based and
community based organizations.community based organizations.
Submitted recommendations, met with the county,Submitted recommendations, met with the county,
held press events, participated in stakeholderheld press events, participated in stakeholder
meetings, and convened consumer forums.meetings, and convened consumer forums.
23. LA: Current ConcernsLA: Current Concerns
Capacity & FundingCapacity & Funding
No formal outreach yet enrollment increasing 12,000-14,000 a monthNo formal outreach yet enrollment increasing 12,000-14,000 a month
Benefits not comprehensive & only offered at community clinicsBenefits not comprehensive & only offered at community clinics
Healthy Kids (0-5) program closingHealthy Kids (0-5) program closing
CONSUMER FOCUSED MARKETING AND OUTREACHCONSUMER FOCUSED MARKETING AND OUTREACH
No formal outreach/education & limited consumer engagementNo formal outreach/education & limited consumer engagement
Confusion about services, who is served and the impact on immigrationConfusion about services, who is served and the impact on immigration
Information only in English and SpanishInformation only in English and Spanish
Enrollment OptionsEnrollment Options
Only clinics can enroll & only at certain sites (although this is beingOnly clinics can enroll & only at certain sites (although this is being
reviewed)reviewed)
Prioritizing Data Collection and ReportingPrioritizing Data Collection and Reporting
Only demographic data available (although this is expected to change)Only demographic data available (although this is expected to change)
Coordination of CareCoordination of Care
Concerns about enrollees moving between community and countyConcerns about enrollees moving between community and county
clinicsclinics
24. SACRAMENTOSACRAMENTO
Nenick VuNenick Vu
LeaderLeader
Sacramento Area Congregations TogetherSacramento Area Congregations Together
(ACT)(ACT)
Eliminated services to the undocumented in 2009; reducedEliminated services to the undocumented in 2009; reduced
county clinic capacitycounty clinic capacity
New Board of Supervisors makeupNew Board of Supervisors makeup
Options presented in Board Workshop in MarchOptions presented in Board Workshop in March
25. CONTRA COSTACONTRA COSTA
Alvaro Fuentes,Alvaro Fuentes,
Executive Director,Executive Director,
Community Clinic ConsortiumCommunity Clinic Consortium
of Contra Costa and Solano Countyof Contra Costa and Solano County
County eliminated services to adult undocumented in 2009County eliminated services to adult undocumented in 2009
Access to Care Stakeholders CollaborativeAccess to Care Stakeholders Collaborative
Contra Costa CARES – proposed coverage programContra Costa CARES – proposed coverage program
26. Making #Health4All History *ThisMaking #Health4All History *This
Year*Year*
2626
Secure and Expand our County Safety-Net Programs:Secure and Expand our County Safety-Net Programs:
Counties are the last resort of coverage. Some counties areCounties are the last resort of coverage. Some counties are
enhancing their safety-net for the remaining uninsured, withenhancing their safety-net for the remaining uninsured, with
programs like My Health LA. We need to encourage moreprograms like My Health LA. We need to encourage more
counties to care for the undocumented.counties to care for the undocumented.
Continuing CaliforniaContinuing California ’s Coverage of “Deferred Action”’s Coverage of “Deferred Action”
Immigrants:Immigrants: The President’s executive action had the impactThe President’s executive action had the impact
of expanding the category of immigrants covered by state-of expanding the category of immigrants covered by state-
funded Medi-Cal.funded Medi-Cal. We need to defend and secure thisWe need to defend and secure this
major victory. Also:major victory. Also:
Making Progress to a Statewide Solution forMaking Progress to a Statewide Solution for
#Health4All:#Health4All: An effort now in its third year, we can takeAn effort now in its third year, we can take
another step to Health4All, expanding Medi-Cal to moreanother step to Health4All, expanding Medi-Cal to more
immigrants, and setting up the structure for a mirrorimmigrants, and setting up the structure for a mirror
marketplace so everyone can seek coverage.marketplace so everyone can seek coverage.
27. New County OpeningsNew County Openings
Other CountiesOther Counties: Not Just Sacramento, Contra Costa: Not Just Sacramento, Contra Costa
CMSP Strategic Planning ProcessCMSP Strategic Planning Process
DAPA/PresidentDAPA/President ’s Executive Order’s Executive Order
– With federal papers/work authorization, likely qualifiesWith federal papers/work authorization, likely qualifies
– Forces conversation at the county level about eligibilityForces conversation at the county level about eligibility
– Reduces the county cost as state covers part of this populationReduces the county cost as state covers part of this population
““Medi-Cal 2020” WaiverMedi-Cal 2020” Waiver
– ““Public Safety Net System Transformation & ImprovementPublic Safety Net System Transformation & Improvement
Program.”Program.”
Allow Use of DSH/Safety Net Care Pool $ for Primary,Allow Use of DSH/Safety Net Care Pool $ for Primary,
Coordinated, Upstream Care.Coordinated, Upstream Care.
Would Be a Major Incentive for Public Hospital CountiesWould Be a Major Incentive for Public Hospital Counties
– Delivery System Reform Throughout Health SystemDelivery System Reform Throughout Health System
– Integration with Other County Services & Potential SavingsIntegration with Other County Services & Potential Savings
28. Bradley ClevelandBradley Cleveland
Planning and Health Policy ConsultantPlanning and Health Policy Consultant
San Mateo County Union Community AllianceSan Mateo County Union Community Alliance
Former Campaign Manager, Yes on AAFormer Campaign Manager, Yes on AA
Alameda Health SystemAlameda Health System
(Highland Hospital, etc)(Highland Hospital, etc)
HealthPACHealthPAC
Reauthorizes 1/2 cent sales tax through 2034,Reauthorizes 1/2 cent sales tax through 2034,
raises over $100 million per yearraises over $100 million per year
Campaign messages focused on critical traumaCampaign messages focused on critical trauma
and emergency services, and county safety netand emergency services, and county safety net
New reportNew report “Winning Revenues for the Remaining Uninsured”“Winning Revenues for the Remaining Uninsured”
ALAMEDAALAMEDA
29.
RICH PEDRONCELLI, ASSOCIATED PRESS
The chairman of the California Legislative Latino Caucus plans to propose a new law that would expand access to health
insurance for all Californians, including those living in the country illegally.
State Sen. Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens, is working with a broad coalition of organizations to map out the details of a bill that
would cover undocumented immigrants, who are excluded from insurance coverage under the national Affordable Care Act,
or ACA.
“Immigration status shouldn’t bar individuals from health coverage, especially since their taxes contribute to the growth of our
economy,” Lara said in a news release.
NEWS
State senator wants
health care for all
immigrants
By ROXANA KOPETMAN / ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Published: Jan. 10, 2014 Updated: 6:04 p.m.
COUNTY EFFORTS A BRIDGE TOCOUNTY EFFORTS A BRIDGE TO
A STATEWIDE SOLUTIONA STATEWIDE SOLUTION
30. Continuing CaliforniaContinuing California ’s’s
Commitment to CoveringCommitment to Covering
ImmigrantsImmigrants
Progress made on California-specific efforts to cover:Progress made on California-specific efforts to cover:
–legal immigrants, including recent immigrants here lesslegal immigrants, including recent immigrants here less
than 5 years;than 5 years;
–People Residing Under the Color of Law (PRUCOL); nowPeople Residing Under the Color of Law (PRUCOL); now
including DACA Dream Act students; to include thoseincluding DACA Dream Act students; to include those
covered under DAPA when the Presidentcovered under DAPA when the President’s executive’s executive
order is upheld.order is upheld.
Legislative proposal mirrors ACA: SB4(Lara)Legislative proposal mirrors ACA: SB4(Lara)
Similar to last yearSimilar to last year ’s SB1005(Lara):’s SB1005(Lara):
State-only Medi-Cal for those not legally present, similar toState-only Medi-Cal for those not legally present, similar to
other non-federally covered populationsother non-federally covered populations
–Building off emergency Medi-CalBuilding off emergency Medi-Cal
Allowing undocumented immigrants to buy
(unsubsidized, with their own money) coverage through
Covered California. If federal waiver denied, set up “mirror
marketplace.”
31. Financing #Health4AllFinancing #Health4All
LOS ANGELES TIMES:LOS ANGELES TIMES:
““Study sees modest costs inStudy sees modest costs in
healthcare for immigrants herehealthcare for immigrants here
illegally”illegally”
By Patrick McGreevy * May 21, 2014By Patrick McGreevy * May 21, 2014
Increased health of poor Californians could reduce costsIncreased health of poor Californians could reduce costs
down the road, study saysdown the road, study says
Extending healthcare to people in the country illegally would cost the state a modestExtending healthcare to people in the country illegally would cost the state a modest
amount more but would significantly improve health while potentially saving money foramount more but would significantly improve health while potentially saving money for
taxpayers down the road, according to a study released Wednesday.taxpayers down the road, according to a study released Wednesday.
The study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research estimates that the net increase inThe study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research estimates that the net increase in
state spending would be equivalent to 2% of state Medi-Cal spending, or between $353state spending would be equivalent to 2% of state Medi-Cal spending, or between $353
million and $369 million next year, while the net increase in spending would be up to $436million and $369 million next year, while the net increase in spending would be up to $436
million in 2019. Enrollment in Medi-Cal would increase by up to 730,000 people next yearmillion in 2019. Enrollment in Medi-Cal would increase by up to 730,000 people next year
and up to 790,000 in four years.and up to 790,000 in four years.
32. Financing #Health4AllFinancing #Health4All
These Californians already in our health system today,These Californians already in our health system today,
getting care in the most expensive, least efficient way.getting care in the most expensive, least efficient way.
More effectiively use existing dollars & revenue streams:More effectiively use existing dollars & revenue streams:
– Maintaining funds for restricted scope Medi-Cal for emergencyMaintaining funds for restricted scope Medi-Cal for emergency
carecare
– Savings from existing programs that serve this populationSavings from existing programs that serve this population
– Natural recoupment from county realignment formulaNatural recoupment from county realignment formula
– Leverage existing MCO and hospital provider feeLeverage existing MCO and hospital provider fee
– More effectively use existing state-only Medi-CalMore effectively use existing state-only Medi-Cal
– Opportunities under the Medi-Cal waiverOpportunities under the Medi-Cal waiver
President ObamaPresident Obama’s executive action and deferred action’s executive action and deferred action
Decisions to deal with the remaining costs:Decisions to deal with the remaining costs:
– Additional revenues face a 2/3 voteAdditional revenues face a 2/3 vote
– Making this a budget priorityMaking this a budget priority , against other priorities, against other priorities
– Phasing in/starting with a down payment with aPhasing in/starting with a down payment with a proposalproposal
34. Core MessagesCore Messages
3434
Investing in California:Investing in California: Undocumented Californians are anUndocumented Californians are an
economic engine for the state. An overwhelming percentage workeconomic engine for the state. An overwhelming percentage work
and pay taxes. They are an economic asset. Investing in them isand pay taxes. They are an economic asset. Investing in them is
investing in our state.investing in our state.
Prevention Makes Economic Sense:Prevention Makes Economic Sense: Emergency roomEmergency room
treatment is an expensive substitute for preventive care. It makestreatment is an expensive substitute for preventive care. It makes
economic sense to invest in preventive services that minimize theeconomic sense to invest in preventive services that minimize the
risk of chronic disease and more chronic treatment later on.risk of chronic disease and more chronic treatment later on.
Increasing Access to Affordable Care is the ResponsibleIncreasing Access to Affordable Care is the Responsible
Thing to do:Thing to do: Everyone—regardless of ability to pay or legal statusEveryone—regardless of ability to pay or legal status
—should have access to affordable health care. After Obamacare,—should have access to affordable health care. After Obamacare,
the remaining uninsured, including the undocumented, should havethe remaining uninsured, including the undocumented, should have
access to affordable care, including a comprehensive set ofaccess to affordable care, including a comprehensive set of
preventive services and a health home.preventive services and a health home.
36. OpportunitiesOpportunities
This YearThis Year
Focused Attention:Focused Attention:
Now-JuneNow-June
CountiesCounties
– SupervisorsSupervisors
– AdministratorAdministrator
– Health DepartmentsHealth Departments
StateState
– GovernorGovernor
– State Legislative LeadersState Legislative Leaders
– Legislative ProcessLegislative Process
– Budget ProcessBudget Process
Obstacles: Money, Messaging, Priorities,Obstacles: Money, Messaging, Priorities,
37. For more informationFor more information
Website: http://www.health-access.orgWebsite: http://www.health-access.org
Blog: http://blog.health-access.orgBlog: http://blog.health-access.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/healthaccessFacebook: www.facebook.com/healthaccess
Twitter: www.twitter.com/healthaccessTwitter: www.twitter.com/healthaccess
Health Access CaliforniaHealth Access California
Capitol Office: 1127 11Capitol Office: 1127 11thth
Street, Suite 234,Street, Suite 234, SacramentoSacramento , CA 95814, CA 95814
916-497-0923916-497-0923
Northern California Office:Northern California Office:
414 13414 13thth
Street, Suite 450,Street, Suite 450, OaklandOakland, CA 95612, CA 95612
510-873-8787510-873-8787
Southern California Office:
121 West Lexington Drive, Suite 246, Glendale, CA 91203
38. Question and AnswerQuestion and Answer
Note: Remember to type your questionsNote: Remember to type your questions
into the chat box.into the chat box.
39. Contact InformationContact Information
Anthony WrightAnthony Wright , Executive Director, Health Access California, Executive Director, Health Access California
awright@health-access.org
Bradley ClevelandBradley Cleveland , Planning and Health Policy Consultant, San, Planning and Health Policy Consultant, San
Mateo County Union Community Alliance bfcleveland@gmail.comMateo County Union Community Alliance bfcleveland@gmail.com
Alvaro FuentesAlvaro Fuentes, Executive Director of the Community Clinic, Executive Director of the Community Clinic
Consortium of Contra Costa afuentes@clinicconsortium.orgConsortium of Contra Costa afuentes@clinicconsortium.org
Nenick VuNenick Vu, Sacramento Area Congregations Together, Sacramento Area Congregations Together
nenickvu@gmail.comnenickvu@gmail.com
Amparo CidAmparo Cid, Director of Sustainable Rural Communities Project, Director of Sustainable Rural Communities Project
amparocid@crlaf.orgamparocid@crlaf.org
Sonya VasquezSonya Vasquez, Policy Director of Community Health Councils, Policy Director of Community Health Councils
SVasquez@chc-inc.orgSVasquez@chc-inc.org
Josue ChavarinJosue Chavarin, Program Associate, The California Endowment, Program Associate, The California Endowment
jchavarin@calendow.orgjchavarin@calendow.org
Does it have room for improvement yes, but at least we have something to build off. I want to give you a quick overview
Benefits include, primary care
health evaluations
routine and preventive services
diagnosis and treatment
laboratory services
immunizations
information and referral services
prescribing medicines
health advice and education
health care maintenance
chronic disease management
basic radiology
other related services
Dental care is not offered, however, some clinics do offer dental services. If they do, MHLA participants may get free dental services, depending on availability.