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As part of the efforts made by Medi-Cal, we seek to support homeless Californians by addressing the primary needs of the community with a medical service that goes beyond medical consultation, such as housing transition, rental and bail assistance, recovery housing after hospitalization, day habilitation and street medicine, among others.
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is committed to community-based housing and home-based services that provide health-focused social services to people at risk of homelessness. This multi-year initiative serves one in three, or nearly 15 million, Californians.
During a briefing held by Ethnic Media Services (EMS), DHCS officials say they are using Medi-Cal to help Californians experiencing homelessness and housing instability lead healthier lives.
Glenn Tsang, homeless and housing policy advisor for the California Department of Health Care Services, spoke about the importance of addressing issues around