AVAILABLE NOW: Outpatient Palliative Care for Medi-Cal Members
| Date: | January 30, 2018 |
| To: | All Primary Care Physicians All Oncologists All Cardiologists All Gastroenterologists All Pulmonologists |
| From: | Medical Management Department |
| Subject: | AVAILABLE NOW: Outpatient Palliative Care for Medi-Cal Members |
| Business: | Medi-Cal |
Effective January 1, 2018, Medi-Cal plans are required to provide palliative care services to their members (All Plan Letter 17-015; Senate Bill 1004, Hernandez, 2014).
Who is eligible?
- Any member that meets the criteria defined on the attached document,
Palliative Care Admissions Checklist Referral Form
What conditions are covered?
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Advanced Cancer
- Liver Disease
How can I refer members for Palliative Care services?
- Fill out the attached referral form
- Fax your submission to the number listed on the form
For further information about Palliative Care, please contact Health Plan of San Joaquin Case Management staff at (209) 942-6320.
Download Attachment: Outpatient Palliative Care Referral Form