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Effective August 1st, individuals receiving Medi-Cal who have been diagnosed with a maternal mental health condition, including postpartum depression (PPD), may qualify for an extension of coverage for up to a year.
This example to illustrates common challenges and delays families in California face when seeking services for developmental concerns.
Karla and Brianna’s story highlights the challenges that a lot of families face when dealing with the early identification and intervention system and the important role that support systems can play.
This report highlights six key areas in need of attention in order to create an EII system that is family-centered and effective.
A new interactive flowchart from First 5 Center for Children's Policy walks users through the complex paths a family enrolled in Medi-Cal must navigate before they receive support, and provides real family stories as examples.
Brianna’s story is one of many that shows how difficult California’s early identification and intervention (EII) system can be for families to navigate. Without outside support systems, it is easy for families to get lost, frustrated, and disillusioned.
This brief details Leticia DeGracia's journey through California's Early Identification and Intervention System with two of her children.
When a child shows signs of a developmental concern, getting connected to supports early is key. Leticia DeGracia, a Sacramento mother of four young children, knew this was true and took swift action when two of her children, Jaqueline and Brandon, showed symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
The First 5 Association of California submitted a response to the Department of Health Care Services on its procurement process for managed care plans to serve the Medi-Cal population with recommendations designed to improve health outcomes for children and provide care with a whole-child, whole-family approach. The following provides an overview of the Association's response.
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