Common questions

What is a Medi Connect plan?

What is a Medi Connect plan?

Cal MediConnect is the name of California’s Demonstration. Cal MediConnect is a major component of the Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI), which aims to integrate and coordinate the delivery of health, behavioral and long-term care (LTC) services for duals, seniors and people with disabilities who have Medi-Cal only.

Is Cal MediConnect Medi-Cal?

Cal MediConnect combines Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits into one health plan, with additional care coordination benefits. Cal MediConnect is part of California’s larger Coordinated Care Initiative (CCI).

What is Cal MediConnect program?

The Cal MediConnect Program is an important innovation in the nation’s health care system to help out the nation’s most low income individuals, those who qualify for both Medicare and Medi-Cal (dual eligible members). This voluntary program consolidates the overlapping properties of the present system.

What is the difference between Cal MediConnect and Medi-Cal managed care?

Cal MediConnect covers all medical services and benefits covered under Medicare and Medi-Cal. Medi-Cal covers your Medicare deductibles and coinsurance – you should never be billed for those services.

What are the different types of Medi-Cal?

This guidebook explains the two kinds of Medi-Cal: Regular Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal Health Plans.

Is Cal MediConnect ending?

The Cal MediConnect program is transitioning on December 31, 2022. Starting on January 1, 2023, Cal MediConnect members will be transitioned to exclusively aligned enrollment (EAE) Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) and matching Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans (MCPs).

Does Kaiser accept Iehp insurance?

Inland Empire Health Plan works with the State of California to help you get the health care you need. Kaiser Permanente is your health care provider through Inland Empire Health Plan.

What kind of insurance is Iehp?

IEHP stands for Inland Empire Health Plan. IEHP is a not-for-profit health plan that serves over 1,000,000 Members in public-sponsored health coverage programs including Medi-Cal and Medicare Special Needs Plan.

Do I have to choose a Medi-Cal plan?

Most people who get Medi-Cal have to join a plan, but some do not. Or call Health Care Options (HCO) Medi-Cal Managed Care at 1-800-430-4263 (TTY 1-800-430-7077) or HCO Coordinated Care Initiative at 1-844-580-7272 (TTY 1-800-430-7077).

What plan type is Medi-Cal?

Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, is a public insurance health care program which provides health care services for low-income individuals and families who meet defined eligibility requirements.

What is the MediConnect program?

The Cal MediConnect Program is an important innovation in the nation’s health care system to help out the nation’s most low income individuals, those who qualify for both Medicare and Medi-Cal (dual eligible members). This voluntary program consolidates the overlapping properties of the present system.

What is mediveroval® connect?

Veroval® medi.connect: a click away to being your own health manager. The exact recording of vital values, e.g. blood pressure or weight, is very simple with the Veroval® measuring devices. But how can these values be easily stored, analysed, compared, or shared with the doctor?

Do you get free access to fitness centers with MediConnect?

L.A. Care Cal MediConnect members can use this popular benefit that gives you free access to over 15,000 fitness center locations across the country. Medications can be mailed to your home for free. Remember to always have your member ID Card at hand when accessing prescription refills and medical services.

Why choose jamiejamie at MediConnect?

Jamie at MediConnect really went that extra mile for me. She was definitely knowledgeable and a joy to work with. She truly made this confusing issue easy to understand. My insurance representative, Mary Schivins, is wonderful.