SACRAMENTO, CA – Local Health Plans of
California CEO Linnea Koopmans issued the following statement in
response to the sweeping budget reconciliation bill,
SAN JOSÉ, CA – June 10, 2025 – Santa Clara Family Health
Plan (SCFHP) is proud to renew its partnership
with Ushur, Inc. to
reach and engage SCFHP members with targeted texts and secure,
app-like experiences.
SAN JOSÉ, CA – May 29, 2025
–Santa Clara Family Health Plan (SCFHP)
hosted its third annual Older Adult Resource Fair, a free health
event for adults aged 60 and older, on Saturday, May 17 at the
SCFHP Blanca Alvarado Resource Center (CRC). This health fair
coincided with Older Adults Month observed nationally in May. An
estimated 70 people attended with more than 20 information booths
available.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Local Health Plans of California CEO
Linnea Koopmans issued the following statement in response to the
release of Governor Newsom’s proposed May Budget revision, which calls for deep cuts
to the state’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal:
“As Congress attempts to slash federal support for Medicaid, this
is the time for California to boldly stand up and affirm its
commitment to the most vulnerable among us, not compound the
problem.
Alameda, CA – Alameda Alliance for Health
(Alliance), the local health plan that administers access to
health services to over 415,000 Alameda County residents held a
Town Hall this week ahead of the launch of the Alliance’s
Medicare Advantage Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP).
Participants included physicians, community partners and health
care leaders who had the opportunity to learn more about
healthcare options available to Alameda County residents who are
eligible for Medicare and Medi-Cal health insurance coverage.
SAN JOSÉ, CA – APRIL 16, 2025 – With more than
6,000 contracted providers in Santa Clara County, Santa
Clara Family Health Plan (SCFHP) is proud to recognize three
individual providers for their dedication, excellence, and
contributions to the care of SCFHP Medi-Cal members:
Scotts Valley, Calif., February 24, 2025 —
This week in Washington, D.C., the House will likely review a
budget resolution that is said to include an $880 billion cut,
largely coming from reductions in Medicaid spending. One-third of
the state’s population depends on Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid
program) for their health care. In rural areas served by the
Alliance, nearly half of the population relies on Medi-Cal.
Drastic cuts to this program wouldn’t just affect Medi-Cal
members—they would destabilize health care for everyone.
SAN JOSÉ, CA – February 20, 2025 – Santa Clara
Family Health Plan is proud to announce the release of its fiscal
year 2023-2024 annual report. This report highlights our team,
community investments, accomplishments, and select programs with
our partners and stakeholders
Join us on Tuesday, November 19, at 10 a.m. for
an insightful discussion on how local plans have been proactively
driving meaningful community investments, setting the stage for
alignment with new Medi-Cal managed care contract requirements to
foster healthier, stronger communities.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Following the release of
Governor Newsom’s revised 2024-2025 budget, Local Health Plans of
California CEO Linnea Koopmans released the following
statement:
Scotts Valley, Calif., April 30, 2024— Central
California Alliance for Health (the Alliance) invested $20
million in the first quarter of 2024 to improve access to health
care and address social drivers that influence health and
wellness for Medi-Cal members. The Alliance is the Medi-Cal
managed care health plan for Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San
Benito and Santa Cruz counties.
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 5, 2024 – In
honor of Santa Clara Family Health Plan’s (SCFHP) 25th
anniversary, SCFHP has designated $500,000 from its
Innovation Fund to establish a health care scholarship program
for local students. The scholarship program provides financial
support to empower the next generation of health care
professionals who reflect the diversity of SCFHP members and
community in Santa Clara County.
SACRAMENTO, CA — Following the release of Governor Newsom’s
proposed
2024-25 state budget, Local Health Plans of California
CEO Linnea Koopmans released the following statement:
Scotts Valley, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 — Central
California Alliance for Health (the Alliance), the Medi-Cal
managed care health plan for more than 428,000 residents in
Merced, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, will soon serve the
counties of Mariposa and San Benito. Effective January 1, 2024,
the Alliance will be a local ally in providing trusted, no-cost
Medi-Cal benefits to approximately 28,000 new Medi-Cal
beneficiaries in these counties. Both counties elected to partner
with the Alliance through its locally governed public health
plan.
ORANGE, Calif. (October 11, 2023) - Reflecting CalOptima Health’s ongoing commitment to Orange County’s vulnerable population of people experiencing homelessness, the Board of Directors approved awarding $52.3 million in grants to accelerate the creation of affordable and permanent supportive housing units. Fifteen organizations were selected to receive funds that will be used to acquire, construct and upgrade a total of 706 housing units.
Scotts Valley, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 — Central
California Alliance for Health (the Alliance) has launched its
annual campaign to encourage Merced, Monterey and Santa Cruz
county residents to get their annual flu vaccine. The Alliance is
the Medi-Cal managed health care plan for more than 428,000
residents in these three counties.
Scotts Valley, Calif., June 13, 2023 –
Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance), the
Medi-Cal managed health care plan for residents of Merced,
Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, is encouraging parents to add
checkups to their kids’ summer checklist so they’re ready for the
new school year.
(French Camp, CA) Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) has announced
that Lizeth Granados has been appointed as its new
chief executive officer (CEO). Granados brings over 15 years of
leadership experience in managed care settings, including those
providing Medi-Cal, Medicare D-SNP, Medicare Advantage and
commercial products.
Alameda Alliance for Health is always humbled and honored to join
Alameda Health System and Alameda Health System Foundation to
serve All – and congratulations to our very own CEO Scott Coffin
on receiving the 2023 Legacy Award!
SACRAMENTO, CA – Following the release of Governor Newsom’s
revised
2023-24 budget, Local Health Plans of California CEO Linnea
Koopmans released the following statement:
“The revised budget proposal reinforces the importance of the MCO
Tax in securing crucial resources that provide an opportunity to
strengthen access to quality care for some of the most vulnerable
people in California.
