Memorandums Of Understanding (MOU)

Welcome to our MOU Information Hub, your go-to resource for understanding and accessing our collaborative efforts under DHCS APL 23-029. This All-Plan Letter outlines key requirements for Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between Managed Care Plans (MCP) like L.A. Care and our vital partners to improve care collaboration and Medi-Cal member outcomes.

What is APL 23-029?

APL 23-029 sets the standard for how L.A. Care works with partners such as:

• Local Health Departments (LHDs)
• Local Governmental Agencies (LGAs), such as county behavioral health departments for specialty mental health care and substance use disorder services
• Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)
• Other local programs and services, including social services; child welfare departments; First 5 County Commissions; Regional Centers; Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Programs (WIC); and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations, County Jails, and Youth Correctional Facilities

These MOUs ensure a clear framework for collaboration by addressing:

• Roles and responsibilities for care coordination and service delivery.
• Processes for timely data sharing and performance management.
• Alignment on compliance with state and federal regulations.

To maintain transparency and accountability, the APL requires L.A. Care to:

1. Conduct and publish quarterly meetings with MOU partners.
2. Execute, maintain, and publish formal MOUs with all required parties.
3. Prepare and publish MOU Annual Reports summarizing activities and outcomes.
    

MOU Quarterly Meetings

L.A. Care meets quarterly with partners to align on care coordination and quality improvement efforts, as well as to address both systemic and case-specific concerns. Listed below are our most recent quarterly meetings.