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Medi-Cal provides vital health and long-term care coverage to 6.5 million low-income children, their parents, elderly, and disabled Californians. As the largest source of federal funds to California, Medi-Cal's impact is felt throughout the health care delivery system. Previously conducted by the Medi-Cal Policy Institute, CHCF's Medi-Cal work focuses on improving program enrollment, access to care, and quality of care.

What's New

Drilling Down: Access, Affordability, and Consumer Perceptions in Adult Dental Health

Slowing Medi-Cal Churn: Counties Collaborate to Improve Efficiency

Guide to Health Programs (Guia de Programas de Salud)

Expanding Access to Dental Care Through California's Community Health Centers

The Good Practice: Treating Underserved Dental Patients While Staying Afloat

Medi-Cal 101

Learn about the basics of Medi-Cal: how the program works, who is enrolled, and which services are covered. Check out the Guide to Medi-Cal Programs.

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Consumer Resources

Answers to many frequently asked consumer questions and lists of resources for more help.

What is Medi-Cal?

Who is eligible for Medi-Cal?

Which services does Medi-Cal cover?

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Data Points

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Medi-Cal in the News

California Healthline

• Doctors Signed Up To Participate in Medi-Cal Not Taking New Patients
  Nov 20, 2008
• Merced County Signs On to Area Medi-Cal Alliance
  Nov 20, 2008
• Bass Pushes Alternative Budget Plan To Avoid Health Care Cuts
  Nov 20, 2008

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iHealthBeats

• Joint Commission Report Urges Health IT Adoption in Hospitals
  Nov 20, 2008
• Health IT Insiders Praise Obama's Pick of Daschle for HHS Secretary
  Nov 20, 2008
• CMS Rule Allows Use of Computer-Generated Faxes for Prescriptions
  Nov 20, 2008

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