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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.

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CHCF State Health Policy Office

Using Web Technology for Public Program Enrollment: Assessing One-e-App in Three California Counties

Understanding Common Reasons for Patient Referrals in Difficult-to-Access Specialties

Medi-Cal Physician and Dentist Fees: A Comparison to Other Medicaid Programs and Medicare

Increasing Access to Dental Care in Medicaid: Targeted Programs for Four Populations

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?

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Which services does Medi-Cal cover?

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Medi-Cal in the News

California Healthline

• New CDC Data Show Drop in Private Health Insurance Coverage
  Jul 2, 2009
• Medi-Cal Halts Payments for Dentistry, Other Services
  Jul 2, 2009
• California To Begin Issuing IOUs; Gov. Declares Fiscal Emergency
  Jul 2, 2009

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iHealthBeat

• Health IT Could Offer Basis for Reform, Blumenthal Asserts
  Jul 2, 2009
• CMS Physician Payment Proposal Includes New E-Reporting Measures
  Jul 2, 2009
• Cerner Poised To Take Advantage of Health IT Stimulus Provisions
  Jul 2, 2009

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