IMPORTANT: Are you enrolled in Medi-Cal? Has your contact information changed in the past two years? Give your county office your updated contact information so you can stay enrolled. Go to benefitscal.com or call the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services at 1-866-613-3777

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Our New Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (HMO D-SNP) L.A. Care recently announced the launch of L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP), with enrollment beginning on October 15, 2022 and coverage effective January 1, 2023. On...
2023 Open Enrollment for L.A. Care Covered™ to Provide an Affordable Path to Wellness With COVID-19 continuing to impact communities and inflation at its highest level in 40 years, affordable health care is extremely...
When a member comes in for a routine visit, the need for alcohol or substance use related issues may be identified. Knowing how to screen and where to refer is an important step in linking members to appropriate resources and...
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services, including a Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR), is available free of charge to qualifying* Cal MediConnect (CMC) members. For 2022, L.A. Care MTM program services are provided by...
It is important to plan ahead, especially when it comes to dental health! Our valued provider community can be instrumental in helping us maintain healthy smiles. Please encourage Medi-Cal members to schedule their family’s...
Did you know that developmental screenings during well-child visits are eligible for a supplemental payment for children enrolled in Medi-Cal?  That’s right! Medi-Cal reimburses providers a supplemental incentive payment...
Every year, L.A. Care surveys Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) and Specialty Care Physicians (SCPs) about the quality of the clinical information they receive from one another. The most recent survey results showed that PCPs and...
Did you know there is a new number members can call when they are experiencing a mental health emergency? As of Saturday July 16, individuals having a mental health crisis are now able to dial 988 and get linked to a network of...
Similar to a medical home, a dental home is a dental office where your patients feel safe and comfortable visiting regularly. Having an established dental home allows your patients to develop trust with the dental staff which...
October 24-30 is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Screening for lead is an effective way to detect blood lead levels in children, prevent blood lead poisoning, and improve health outcomes for our youngest members.  The...