4260 Department of Health Care Services
Major Program Changes
  • Forgive AB 97 Retroactive Recoupments - To provide further support to the state's health care delivery system and preserve access to care, the state will forgive the retroactive recoupments for specified providers. DHCS will continue to monitor access to covered services as health care reform is implemented.

  • Pregnancy Coverage - Pregnancy-only Medi-Cal beneficiaries between 100 and 200 percent of the federal poverty level will receive comprehensive health coverage through Covered California. The state would pay for the out-of-pocket costs for pregnancy-only Medi-Cal beneficiaries electing to receive comprehensive coverage through Covered California beginning in January 2015.

  • Transfer of Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (MRMIB) Programs - MRMIB will be eliminated and its programs transferred to the Department of Health Care Services effective July 1, 2015.