Thank you for caring for our members during this difficult time. The purpose of this page is to provide you with the most up-to-date information and guidance we have regarding COVID-19. Our goal is to consolidate relevant information for you regarding Medi-Cal guidance during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs for Providers
COVID-19 Memos
- January 25, 2022: COVID-19 Vaccine Member Incentive Program
- October 28, 2020: Provider Relief Fund Phase 3 Application Deadline
- August 10, 2020: Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline Extended for Medi-Cal Providers
- July 20, 2020: Suicide Prevention Tools and Resources for Providers
- July 13, 2020: Mental Wellness Resources for Members During COVID-19
- June 8, 2020: Managing Diabetes During COVID-19
- June 1, 2020: Authorization Extensions for Members Who Have Received Prior Authorization for Services
- May 20, 2020: Asthma Management During COVID-19
- May 19, 2020: Prenatal and Postpartum Care Visits During COVID-19
- May 18, 2020: Recommendations for Resuming Deferred and Preventive Health Care
- May 15, 2020: Vaccine Messaging to Parents During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- May 6, 2020: FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program
- May 6, 2020: Great Plates Delivered: Home Meals for Seniors
- April 29, 2020: Temporary Changes to Site Review and Annual Medical Audit Policies
- April 20, 2020: Claims Submissions for Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech Therapy (ST) Telehealth Appointments
- April 10, 2020: Telehealth Guidance for Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, or Tribal 638 Clinics
- April 1, 2020: Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for COVID-19 Guidance
- March 31, 2020: Telehealth Guidance for All Other Providers
- March 26, 2020: Shield HealthCare Incontinence Supplies
- March 26, 2020: Beacon Health Options Telehealth Update
- March 25, 2020: 24-Hour Advice Nurse Line for Members
- March 20, 2020: Access to the Preauthorization Treatment Request Form
- March 20, 2020: Issues Affecting Access to Pharmacy Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- March 19, 2020: COVID-19 Information and Resources
- March 13, 2020: COVID-19 Testing by Quest Diagnostics
Resources
- August 20, 2020: DHCS Guidance on COVID-19 Virus and Antibody Testing
- July 23, 2020: UPDATED Issues Affecting Access to Pharmacy Services
- July 20, 2020: DHCS Recommendations During COVID-19: Asthma Management
- July 20, 2020: DHCS Recommendations During COVID-19: Managing Diabetes
- July 20, 2020: DHCS Recommendations During COVID-19: Managing Hypertension
- July 20, 2020: DHCS Recommendations During COVID-19: Prenatal and Postpartum Care Visits
- July 20, 2020: DHCS Recommendations During COVID-19: Well Visits and Immunizations
- April 7, 2020: APL 20-008: Mitigating Health Impacts of Secondary Stress Due to the COVID-19 Emergency (DHCS APL 20-008)
- April 1, 2020: DEA and SAMHSA Buprenorphine and Telemedicine COVID-19 Guidance
- March 20, 2020: Issues Affecting Access to Pharmacy Services
- March 19, 2020: COVID-19 Phone and Digital Encounter Codes
- March 19, 2020: Telehealth Services FAQ