Back to Basics: Medi-Cal Managed Care Fundamentals Webinar
An overview of Medi-Cal and its managed care delivery system
NOTE: This webinar is open to the public. Please feel free to pass along this information to providers, partners and others who may
benefit from the information that will be shared during the program.
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June 9, 2026
1:30 – 3:00 p.m., Pacific Time
Overview
What is Medi-Cal and who does it serve?
What is Medi-Cal managed care and how does it work?
What important changes will impact Medi-Cal managed care?
Intended for new staff and those who are new to Medi-Cal or managed care, this helpful primer will improve your understanding of the Medi-Cal program’s structure and purpose, as well as offer an overview of what Medi-Cal managed care is, who it serves, how it works and important changes that may impact the program.
Who should attend:
This introductory webinar may be most valuable and informative for individuals who are new to managed care and/or the Medi-Cal environment. The program may also be valuable for local health plan staff who have not yet participated in the LHPC Institute’s Medi-Cal Managed Care 101 program.
Agenda
(may be subject to change)
What is Medi-Cal?
- Joint federal and state-governed program
- Important role Medi-Cal plays in providing care to Californians
Who is Eligible for Medi-Cal?
- Covered populations
- Characteristics of Medi-Cal beneficiaries
- How individuals become eligible
- Process to apply for and maintain coverage
Medi-Cal Managed Care Basics
- What is Medi-Cal managed care?
- How plans assume and manage risk within the managed care construct
- Agencies responsible for oversight of Medi-Cal managed care plans
How Does Medi-Cal Managed Care Work?
- Managed care plan models
- Covered benefits and services
- Services and populations carved out of managed care
- How beneficiaries enroll in managed care plans
- How plans manage the delivery of services to members
The Reshaping of the Medi-Cal Landscape — Challenges & Considerations
- Federal and state budget and policy impacts on Medi-Cal and its beneficiaries
- Federal waivers — what they are and potential changes on the horizon
Faculty
Bradley P. Gilbert, MD, MPP
Consultant and former CEO of Inland Empire Health Plan
Dr. Bradley Gilbert has more than 30 years of experience in public health and managed care leadership. He previously served as the Director of the California Department of Health Care Services and as Chief Executive Officer at Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), a managed care plan serving more than 1 million members in California’s Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Prior to IEHP, Dr. Gilbert served as the Director of Public Health/Health Officer for San Mateo and Riverside Counties, leading positive changes for public health care in those communities. He also has clinical and leadership experience in jail medicine and substance use disorder treatment centers, as well as with Kaiser Permanente and private practice.
Registration
NOTE: This webinar is open to the public.
Fees (per connection)
LHPC Member $50
State Agency $50
Nonmember $100
Member Plan Registration^ $150
^ The plan registration option is available only for plans who wish to invite staff to view the webinar together in the same location (i.e., conference or other meeting room). This option is not available for groups who wish to view the webinar from different locations as individuals will be unable to join from multiple devices.
Registration closes June 4 at 5:00 p.m.
Registration Confirmation: Registrants will receive two emails — a registration confirmation email and a separate email that contains access information for the webinar.
Participating in the Webinar: You will only need a computer with an updated web browser (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox or Safari are recommended). Participants may opt to listen to the webinar via telephone or device.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation notification must be submitted in writing to institute@lhpc.org seven or more days prior to the course date. Refunds will not be given after that date. Substitutions are encouraged. Payment will be due for registered individuals that do not attend the event and for which a cancellation notice is not received.