Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program) is the largest payer for health care services in the State, covering one-third, or 15 million, of the State’s residents. Of that number, nearly 90% (14.1 million) of Medi-Cal beneficiaries receive their care through a managed care delivery system. The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is California’s Medicaid Agency.
Under fee-for-service Medi-Cal, beneficiaries are responsible for
finding primary care providers and specialists who are willing to
accept Medi-Cal; beneficiaries are not matched with a primary
care provider who coordinates their care. The California
Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) establishes fee
schedules, negotiates rates with hospitals, determines medical
necessity criteria and pays provider claims for services
provided.
Learn more about how LHPC and our member plans’ are ensuring all Californians have access to affordable and quality health care services across the state.
