July 15, 2025 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) - Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (Health Plan), the not-for-profit, local Medi-Cal managed care plan serving over 400,000 members in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, El Dorado, and Alpine Counties, is raising serious concerns about recently enacted federal legislation, H.R. 1 – the 2025 budget reconciliation bill – signed into law [...]
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Free Tax Filing Services Return to San Joaquin County, Building on Nearly $3.9 Million in Community Impact
February 20, 2026 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) — Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) and its VITA coalition partners are pleased to announce the return of free tax filing services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, continuing a collaborative effort to support the financial stability of San Joaquin County residents. Following a successful first year, the local [...]Read more
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan Launches Advantage D-SNP Product for Dually Covered County Residents Who Qualify
January 29, 2026 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
As of January 1, 2026, residents who qualify in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, El Dorado and Alpine Counties have access to Health Plan’s new Advantage D-SNP (HMO) Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan- an integrated benefit package designed to better serve individuals who qualify for both Medicare and Medi-Cal. The new plan offering provides a single, coordinated [...]Read more
Health Plan of San Joaquin Invests in Round-the-Clock Maternal Care for Modesto Community
October 27, 2025 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) — Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) announces its support for a vital new initiative that brings 24/7 obstetric care to Doctors Medical Center of Modesto. With a $1.797 million investment through Health Plan’s Community Investment Program, this funding will help launch a comprehensive laborist program in partnership [...]Read more
Strategic Partnerships Lead to New Dental Clinic in South Lake Tahoe
October 21, 2025 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(PLACERVILLE, CA) — El Dorado Community Health Centers (EDCHC), in collaboration with local Medi-Cal managed care plan Mountain Valley Health Plan, and the El Dorado County (EDC) Public Health Division, are proud to announce the development of a new dental clinic in South Lake Tahoe which will open October 20, 2025. It will be located [...]Read more
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan partners with local Public Health agencies to Launch Collaborative Flu Prevention Campaign
October 15, 2025 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan, in partnership with San Joaquin County Public Health Services and Stanislaus County Health Services Agency has implemented a multi-media flu prevention campaign to reach members and residents in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, El Dorado, and Alpine counties during the 2025-2026 flu season. This year’s campaign focuses on two priorities: Community-wide [...]Read more
Health Plan Raises Concerns Over Federal Changes Affecting the Medi-Cal Program
July 15, 2025 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) - Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (Health Plan), the not-for-profit, local Medi-Cal managed care plan serving over 400,000 members in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, El Dorado, and Alpine Counties, is raising serious concerns about recently enacted federal legislation, H.R. 1 – the 2025 budget reconciliation bill – signed into law [...]Read more
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan Announces Two New Community Reinvestment Grant Opportunities
August 28, 2024 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan launched a Community Reinvestment Program in March 2024 with an investment of $100M over the next three years. Health Plan aims to transform care delivery and expand provider access to improve the quality of health care in the communities we serve; Alpine, El Dorado, San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. [...]Read more
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan Invests $100M in a Three-Year Community Reinvestment Program
March 21, 2024 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) – As part of Health Plan’s 2023-2026 strategic roadmap to improve health for residents in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, El Dorado and Alpine counties, we have launched our Community Reinvestment Program. Through an investment of $100M over the next three years, Health Plan aims to transform care delivery, expand provider access, and improve [...]Read more
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan appoints Betty Clark as new Chief Legal and General Counsel
January 18, 2024 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan announced that Betty Clark joined the organization as Chief Legal and General Counsel. With extensive healthcare legal experience, Clark has previously worked as an attorney for the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) and as in-house counsel for San Francisco Health Plan and [...]Read more
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan appoints Liz Le as new Chief Operations Officer
January 18, 2024 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (HPSJ/MVHP) announced that Liz Le joined the organization as Chief Operations Officer (COO). Le brings a wealth of experience as an accomplished and forward-thinking health care leader. Her extensive background includes operations and progressive management, which encompasses program implementation and development; provider network [...]Read more