MHLA Community Partner Connection Newsletter
Community Partners,
We hope your 2023 is starting off well. The annual report from FY 21-22 is now up on the MHLA website, and a shorter, snapshot report will be up soon as well. Please take a look to read about enrollment, utilization and more.
We have one big announcement on enrollment for 2023 – participants’ enrollment will be automatically extended through the end of the program. We will continue to process denials for individuals who do not qualify for the program, but we will no longer be disenrolling individuals who do not renew on time. They will automatically be renewed until 2024. CPs will no longer have to process renewals. Please look out for a provider bulletin on the topic and reach out to your program advocate with any questions.
The California Department of Health Care Services has started holding meetings about the adult Medi-Cal expansion. MHLA leadership are participating in the monthly sessions and will pass along information about the roll out.
Thank you for everything and please send us stories about what you all are doing in 2023! We would love to include more updates from CPs in the newsletter. – Anna Gorman and the MHLA team
Have a topic you want to see explored, an event that should be highlighted, or an article we should include? We would like to feature your CP in 2023. Contact jsampana@dhs.lacounty.gov with ideas.
MHLA Annual Report FY 2021-22
MHLA Annual Report FY 2021-22 https://dhs.lacounty.gov/my-health-la/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2023/01/Documents-Search-1024x595.jpg 1024 595 My Health LA //dhs.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dhs-logo.svgWith 2022 in the past, the My Health LA Annual Report is now available to the public. This report provides detailed insights into Fiscal Year 2021-22 operations of MHLA and serves as a comprehensive summary of operations and metrics for the public, policy makers, participants, and other stakeholders.
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Public Charge Changes Revisit
Public Charge Changes Revisit https://dhs.lacounty.gov/my-health-la/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2023/01/Swearing-In-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 My Health LA //dhs.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dhs-logo.svgMHLA would like to remind our partners and participants that the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility went into effect on December 23, 2022. The final public charge rule places limitations on the application of public charge and removes barriers to accessing public benefits for most immigrants.
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Gender Affirming Services for MHLA Participants
Gender Affirming Services for MHLA Participants https://dhs.lacounty.gov/my-health-la/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2023/01/Pronouns-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 My Health LA //dhs.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dhs-logo.svgLA County Department of Health Services is currently offering select gender affirming services to MHLA participants. Gender affirming services such hormone therapy plans and surgical interventions are available as a specialty care service via standard MHLA eConsult specialty care referrals.
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Incentive Program Update
Incentive Program Update https://dhs.lacounty.gov/my-health-la/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2023/01/Incentive-Program-1024x749.jpg 1024 749 My Health LA //dhs.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dhs-logo.svgIn following with the amazing success of a recent incentive program, My Health LA is planning an incentive program in preparation for the anticipated final stage of the Medi-Cal expansion.
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Specialty Care and eConsult Update
Specialty Care and eConsult Update https://dhs.lacounty.gov/my-health-la/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2023/01/Medical-Technology-1024x581.jpg 1024 581 My Health LA //dhs.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dhs-logo.svgWe have two updates we would like to share: issues with adding providers in eConsult and DHS medical documentation in LANES.
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Community Council Reminder
Community Council Reminder https://dhs.lacounty.gov/my-health-la/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2023/01/Puzzle-1024x683.jpg 1024 683 My Health LA //dhs.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dhs-logo.svgLate 2021, we started a My Health LA Community Council, made up of MHLA staff, participants and family members.
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