Category Archives: Health Insurance

Stepping Up Initiative

The Stepping Up Initiative intends to assist counties with developing and implementing a systems-level, data-drive plan that can lead to measurable reductions in the number of people with mental illnesses in local jails. Web-site Info KnowledgeBase Articles on Stepping Up … Continue reading

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Medi-Cal Coverage of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)

The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is an evidence-based, lifestyle change program designed to assist Medi-Cal beneficiaries diagnosed with prediabetes in preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes. Effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2019, … Continue reading

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CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) funding 2017

Note: This site explains CHIP in detail:  https://ccf.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171220_PressRelease_CHIP.pdf Note: Good summary of the appropriations extension and strategy: https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2017-12-07/house-senate-pass-continuing-resolution-to-fund-government-through-dec-22 Q: What is CHIP? A: The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) helps states extend coverage to nearly 9 million uninsured kids. Q: … Continue reading

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