2011 Launch of Mandatory Enrollment in Managed Care for Medi-Cal Only Seniors and People with Disabilities
Beginning in 2011, SPDs in Alameda County who see their health care providers on a "fee-for-service" basis will be required to enroll in a managed care Plan. All SPDs have the option of selecting Alameda Alliance for Health or Anthem Blue Cross. Depending on their eligibility, some might also have the option of enrolling in PACE or Kaiser's Medi-Cal Health Plan. If individuals don't enroll on their own, Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will auto-enroll them in Alliance or Blue Cross, based on their utilization history.
While some will navigate the change smoothly, many will need help with the process. The Senior Services Coalition is working with our partners to be sure that community-based service organizations know how to guide and assist their clients. Watch for updates and training opportunities to be announced.
SPD Launch Basics – a two-page overview
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