Health Coverage Resources – State and Federal

Disability Rights Advocates

The Health Access Project section of this web page provides an overview of accessible healthcare rights. A handbook entitled Through the Maze: A Guide to Health Care and Insurance Rights for People with Disabilities is available to download in English and Spanish.

California Health Incentives Improvement Project, CHIIP

Statewide project building infrastructure, resources, training, marketing and information services on health, benefits, work and disability; supports activities to implement AB 925 and CA’s Comprehensive Strategy for the Employment of People with Disabilities.

Health Consumer Alliance

Many useful handouts on the 250% California Working Disabled Program and other Medi-Cal and Medicare programs. Handouts available for download.

National Health Law Program

Public and private health policy analysis and information for low-income people. Contains a California page on state health issues and programs.

California HealthCare Foundation

Rich source of studies and publications on Medi-Cal, managed care, Medicare and other health issues and research.

California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program

HICAP assists individuals and families with Medicare problems and health related concerns. Trained and registered volunteer counselors provide objective information. This site provides in-depth fact sheets on Medicare in three languages.

New Tools and New Rules 2007

Seamless access to health care is a complicated but upfront quality of life issue for people with disabilities. While gaining independence is at the core of the struggle for affordable, accessible health care, many people find health care programs available to people with disabilities hard to work with. Read this article to learn more about policy for the 250% Working Disabled Program and new calculator tools.

New Tools and New Rules 2007

A text document of the New Tools and New Rules 2007 article on WID.org

California Department of Managed Health Care

HMO rating on quality and service (HMO Report Card). Legislative information, Independent Medical Review. Grievances and complaints.

National Association of State Medicaid Directors

Site for the National Association of State Medicaid Directors. Excellent for technical assistance on Medicaid.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (formerly the Health Care Financing Administration)

Federal government site covers information on Medicaid, Medicare, SCHIP, HIPAA and CLIA. It also provides a Medicare Coverage Policy listserv, CMS manuals, transmittals and memoranda.

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act-COBRA

COBRA Health is an organization offering information and advice for individuals and administrators of small plans. This site contains over 5000 pages of information, questions and answers.

COBRA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about COBRA provided by United States Department of Labor (DOL).

The National Committee for Quality Assurance-NCQA

NCQA is a non-profit organization that rates different health coverage plans.

Center for Health and Public Policy Studies

The UC Berkeley’s Center for Health and Public Policy web site provides information on surveys and research about health care insurance.

Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc.

The Center for Health Care Strategies works with states, health plans and consumer groups, and provides some funding to promote high quality health care services for low-income populations and people with chronic illnesses and disabilities.

Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs - PhRMA

This site contains a directory of prescription drug patient assistance programs. Users can find out which pharmaceutical companies participate and how to access low-cost and no-cost medications.

AIDS Drug Assistance Program - ADAP

This site provides information about the current prescription formulary (list) in ADAP, enrollment site locations, and participating pharmacies. ADAP is intended to cover some or all of the costs associated with HIV medications.

California Department of Health Services – County Medi-Cal offices and contact information

California Department of Health Services – County Medi-Cal offices and contact information

California Department of Health Services – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Medi-Cal

California Department of Health Services – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Medi-Cal with contact phone numbers

California Department of Health Services – Medi-Cal all county letters about programs

California Department of Health Services – Medi-Cal all county letters about programs listed by year from 1980 to present.

Medi-Cal All County Welfare Director Letters For 250% California Working Disabled Medi-Cal Program

First notification of the 250% California Working Disabled Program as a new Medi-Cal program. Contains eligibility requirements, aid codes, and county responsibilities (PDF format).

Medi-Cal eligibility rules for the 250% California Working Disabled Program

Medi-Cal eligibility rules for the 250% California Working Disabled Program. Includes background information, eligibility requirements, procedures, and PICKLE Handbook (PDF format).

Questions and answers regarding the 250% California Working Disabled Program

Questions and answers regarding the 250% California Working Disabled Program. Includes Premium Differential Worksheet and PICKLE information (PDF format).

Medi-Cal forms and related information

Medi-Cal forms and related information: MC338 250% Income Test Work Sheet, MC338 Instructions, MC338A Income Test Work Sheet for Adults, MC338B Income Test Work Sheet for Child (PDF format).

Basics of the Aged and Disabled Federal Poverty Level Medi-Cal category

Basics of the Aged and Disabled Federal Poverty Level Medi-Cal category. Includes aid codes, forms information, and implementation (PDF format).

2001 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) on the Medi-Cal Aged and Disabled Federal Poverty Level category

2001 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) on the Medi-Cal Aged and Disabled Federal Poverty Level category. Includes information on Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWEs) (PDF format).

Medi-Cal 1999 Personal Care Services Program (PCSP) Systems Changes All County Letter No: 99-13

Medi-Cal 1999 Personal Care Services Program (PCSP) Systems Changes All County Letter No: 99-13 (PDF format).

Medi-Cal emergency regulations implementing cost of “In Home Services” as an income deduction

Medi-Cal emergency regulations implementing cost of “In Home Services” as an income deduction for the Aged, Blind or Disabled and Medically Needy. Includes AID codes and background information on AB 3398 (PDF format).

In Home Supportive Services and Medi-Cal Instructions for Personal Care Assistance Program (PCSP) PICKLE conversion

In Home Supportive Services and Medi-Cal Instructions for Personal Care Assistance Program (PCSP) PICKLE conversion (PDF format).

“What about IHSS”? (PDF)

The Department of Social Services provides In Home Supportive Services (IHSS). This is a booklet, dated 2001, and titled "What about IHSS"? (PDF format)

In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program description

The Department of Social Services provides In Home Supportive Services (IHSS). This is a program description of IHSS.

In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) regulations

The Department of Social Services provides In Home Supportive Services (IHSS). The regulations for IHSS (PDF format).

In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) regulations for PCSP

The Department of Social Services provides In Home Supportive Services (IHSS). The regulations for PCSP (PDF format).

IHSS Fair Hearing and Self Assessment Packet

Publication from Protection and Advocacy, Inc. on In Home Supportive Services (IHSS). The IHSS Fair Hearing and Self Assessment Packet.