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Medi-Cal and Home Care in California: The Basics

An orientation for families new to the California Medi-Cal landscape.

This article is a draft framework awaiting subject matter expert review.

What Medi-Cal is

Defines Medi-Cal and its role in California.

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Where home care fits

Explains the difference between Medi-Cal funded IHSS, Community Supports, and Medicare home health.

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Common misconceptions

Clears up frequent confusion families bring to the first call.

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Where to go next

Pointers to IHSS, CalAIM, and our free assessment.

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