July 11, 2022
1:30 – 3:00 p.m., Pacific Time

Registration is now closed.

Overview

What is Medi-Cal and who does it serve?
What is Medi-Cal managed care and how does it work?

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 and how it works.

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 attended the LHPC Institute’s Medi-Cal Managed Care 101 course.

Agenda

What is Medi-Cal?

• Joint federal and state-governed program
• Administered by the State within prescribed federal requirements
• What Medi-Cal means to California’s health insurance market

Who is Eligible for Medi-Cal?

• Covered populations
• Characteristics of Medi-Cal beneficiaries
• How individuals become eligible for the program
• 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 are enrolled in managed care plans
• How plans manage the delivery of services to members

Faculty

Jonathan Freedman
Regional Vice President
Health Management Associates

Jonathan Freedman works with plans, providers, associations, and governmental and non-governmental entities in the areas of public health, safety net health care, and public policy. His work focuses on strategic planning, public health improvement and transformation, and the health care safety net. Prior to joining HMA, Mr. Freedman held a variety of management and leadership roles at L.A. Care Health Plan and with the County of Los Angeles, and led a number of high-profile health- and health care-related initiatives.

Registration

Fees* (per connection)

Members                  $30
Government Staff    $30
Nonmembers           $80
Plan Registration^   $130
*This special registration pricing is being offered while health plan staff work remotely. Standard pricing will resume once staff return to work
on-site. 
^ Select this option if plan staff will view the webinars communally on-site. Plans with multiple sites must register each site separately and identify whom at each site should receive the webinar access information upon registering. When registering, please enter unique email addresses for each additional site as the system may not allow duplicate logins.

Registration closes July 6 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 and No-Show 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 or participate in the event, and for which a cancellation notice is not received.