Medi-Cal 101: An Overview of California's Medicaid Program

PART 1

Watch the webinar recording here.
Download the slides here.

PART 2

Watch the webinar recording here.
Download the slides here.

Q&A from both sessions here.

Medi-Cal 101 is a two-part webinar series that provides an overview of Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program. Hosted by Archstone Foundation and California Health Policy Strategies, this series guides attendees through the program's key components, offering both historical context and current insights. Jane Ogle, former Deputy Director for Healthcare Delivery Systems at the California Department of Health Care Services and former Chief Operating Officer at Santa Clara Family Health Plan, leads this overview of the Medi-Cal program.

Webinar Highlights:

1. Understanding the Beneficiaries
   Discover who is eligible for Medi-Cal and how California’s commitment to inclusion shapes its healthcare policies.
2. Exploring the Benefits
   Gain insights into the extensive range of benefits offered, as well as potential impacts of budget cuts on these services.
3. Navigating Benefit Access
   Learn how managed care operates as California’s model for delivering Medi-Cal services, and explore the changes being implemented under the CalAIM initiative.
4. Funding and Financial Structure
   Understand how federal financial participation (FFP) is calculated, the development of capitation rates, and the importance of waivers in the Medi-Cal framework.

Whether you are a healthcare or community-based provider, or simply interested in California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal 101 provides valuable insights into the program’s structure, beneficiaries, and future outlook.