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24-294m Use ECM to Improve Care for People Experiencing Homelessness

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Health Net Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Psychiatry providers in CA on Medicaid plans.

Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Prior Authorization

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

California DHCS has released Enhanced Care Management (ECM) guidance for providers serving homeless Medi-Cal members. This provides operational guidance, assessment resources, and coordination requirements for ECM providers working with individuals experiencing homelessness.

Action Required

Action needed

ECM providers serving homeless populations should download and review the Enhanced Care Management for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Spotlight from the DHCS ECM webpage to understand operational guidance and assess organizational capacity. Contact Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley at 833-236-4141 for questions.

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