INTRODUCTION TO ENTITLEMENTS IN HEALTH CARE
Thanks for digging deeper! On this page you can learn more about each of the benefit programs discussed today, including Medicaid, CHIP, and CCS. You can also read more about SB-75 to see how this might affect your patients.
Government Benefit Programs by Category
Explore what benefits look like for various needs across the United States
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
CHIP is administered by states, according to federal requirements. The program is funded jointly by states and the federal government. Click here to learn about the federal requirements of this program and explore links to see how CHIP is implemented outside of California
Medicaid and CHIP in California
Explore key characteristics of Medicaid and CHIP in California, including documents and information relevant to how the programs have been implemented by California within federal guidelines
Medi-Cal: The Basics
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program – learn more about the basics of this entitlement
More about Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program – learn more about this entitlement and the resources it offers
California Children’s Services (CCS)
CCS is a state program for children with certain diseases or health problems. This link offers a program overview and information on benefits offered
Senate Bill (SB) 75
In May 2016, SB 75 expanded full-scope Medi-Cal to low-income children regardless of immigration status in the state of California