Using Data for Good: Toward More Equitable Home and Community-Based Services in Medi-Cal
December 2021
Amber Christ, Tiffany Huyenh-Cho
Older Adults with Complex Needs
California offers a multitude of home and community-based services to people with low incomes who rely on Medi-Cal for health coverage. Yet few public data exist to demonstrate whether these services are equitably available and used by those who qualify. This paper aims to support state staff, policymakers, and other stakeholders in ensuring the robust collection and reporting of HCBS data.