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CalOptima Health News
InfoSeries: Equity for a Healthy Orange County
CalFresh Enrollment Event and Resource Fair
Share CalFresh Resources with Community Members
Community Supports Webinar
CalOptima Health Participates in Free Health Fair with Community Leaders
To Keep Medi-Cal After Public Health Emergency, Members Need to Update Their Information
COVID-19 News
Find a COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 State of Emergency to Come to an End
Community News
The Future of Health Care: Innovations in Data to Achieve Health Equity
Health Emergency and Preventive Measures for RSV
Public Charge Guide
Orange County Vote Centers
Navigating Whole Child Model
Mental Health Services Act
Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry
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InfoSeries: Equity for a Healthy Orange County | | |
CalFresh Enrollment Event and Resource Fair for the Community | | |
CalOptima Health is working in collaboration with the County of Orange Social Services Agency and the City of Huntington Beach to host an event to raise awareness about the CalFresh program on November 19, from 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. The event will take place at Murdy Park, 7000 Norma Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92647, and will offer on-site CalFresh enrollment, food distribution, diaper distribution (while supplies last), community resources and activities for the whole family, including face painting, balloons, and more. Flyers are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. | |
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Share CalFresh Resources with Community Members | | |
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Individuals eligible for CalFresh can now receive up to $281 and a family of four can receive up to $939 to buy healthy food.
“Thanks to this program, I’ve been able to purchase more food,” said CalFresh recipient and mother of three Laura Villafam in a recent news segment on CalFresh and CalOptima Health’s efforts to increase awareness of the program in the community. “[Food] prices have gone up, so I’m very grateful.”
For more information on CalFresh and how community members can apply, visit caloptima.org/calfresh. In addition, learn about Northgate Market’s Mas Fresco program, which can add up to another $100 a month for fresh fruits and vegetables to eligible CalFresh recipients’ food budgets.
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CalOptima Health and American Family Housing Collaborate on Community Supports Webinar | | |
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CalOptima Health Executive Director of Medi-Cal/CalAIM Kelly Bruno-Nelson and American Family Housing (AFH) CEO Milo Peinemann presented a webinar on CalOptima Health’s efforts to expand access to CalAIM Community Supports to the vulnerable populations AFH serves. The presentation was part of a larger effort by the Center for Health Care Strategies to explore innovative approaches to implement CalAIM and improve health care services for people with complex health and social needs. Watch a recording of the webinar on YouTube.
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CalOptima Health Joined Free Health Fair with Community Leaders | | |
CalOptima Health CEO Michael Hunn joined U.S. Congresswoman Michelle Steel, OC Supervisor and Chair of the CalOptima Health Board of Directors Andrew Do, and other community leaders at a free health fair at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley, hosted by the Vietnamese Physician Association of Southern California. The event offered health services and resources to community members, such as breast cancer and colon cancer screenings and consultations, vaccinations and dental exams. | | |
To Keep Medi-Cal After the Public Health Emergency (PHE) Ends, Members Need to Update Their Information | |
CalOptima Health Medi-Cal members need to report any changes in their household to the County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) online, by phone, email, or in person before the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), which has been extended through January 11, 2023.
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During the COVID-19 PHE, Medi-Cal members could keep their coverage regardless of changes in their circumstances. However, when the PHE ends, the county will send letters to members asking for information to determine if they are still eligible to remain on Medi-Cal.
See, and learn more about planning to keep Medi-Cal coverage through the end of the PHE.
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The Orange County Health Care Agency makes it easy for individuals to get a COVID-19 vaccine. There are several ways to find an appointment.
Vaccinations are also available for anyone who is homebound, and transportation services are available for those who need a ride to a vaccination site. If you need help scheduling a vaccination appointment, call the OC COVID-19 Hotline at 714-834-2000.
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COVID-19 State of Emergency to Come to an End | | |
Governor Newsom announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency will end on February 28, 2023. The timeline gives the health care system needed flexibility to handle any potential surge that may occur after the holidays in January and February, in addition to providing state and local partners the time needed to prepare for this phaseout. | |
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The Future of Health Care: Innovations in Data to Achieve Health Equity | | | |
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Join Advance OC, Orange County Health Care Agency and UCI for ‘The Future of Health Care’ as experts discuss innovations and importance of data for health equity. The event will take place on Thursday, November 10, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. at the UCI Beall Applied Innovation Center. Click here to access the flyer and register. | | |
Health Emergency and Preventive Measures for Respiratory Syncytial Virus | | |
Due to record numbers of pediatric hospitalizations and daily emergency room visits for respiratory infections, local public health officials issued a health emergency for Orange County residents to follow disease preventive measures. The County Health Officer and OC Health Care Agency (HCA) Medical Directors strongly encourage the community to follow preventive measures such as staying home when sick, covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands frequently and masking up in large group settings. | |
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The Federal Government has issued a final public charge rule, which limits its application and removes barriers to accessing public benefits for most immigrants. The final rule is effective December 23, 2022. An updated and consumer-friendly public charge guide is available now for individuals and families in California. | |  |
Orange County Vote Centers | Select vote centers are now open for eligible voters to cast a vote for the General Election. Beginning November 5, all vote centers will be open from 8 a.m.– 8 p.m., and on November 8, vote centers will be open from 7 a.m.– 8 p.m. To find the nearest vote center, visit the Registrar of Voters website at ocvote.gov/locate. | | |
Navigating The Whole Child Model | |
The Orange County Care Coordination Collaborative for Kids developed collateral materials to support parents/caregivers and health care professionals with navigating the Whole Child Model. The flyer is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese and can be shared with families and caregivers serving the target population.
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Mental Health Services Act | Join the Orange County Health Care Agency for a special stakeholder education and program planning session on the Orange County Mental Health Services Act. The event will take place on Thursday, November 10, from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Orange County Behavioral Health Training Center. | | |
Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry | A drive-thru pet food pantry is taking place on Saturday, November 12 from 8 a.m.-Noon at OC Animal Care. Dog, cat, rabbit and bird food will be available while supplies last. For more information, visit ocpetinfo.com. | | |
How to Contact CalOptima Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic | CalOptima Health Customer Service remains ready to respond to member needs as we adhere to guidelines to reduce the possibility of COVID-19 transmission. Our building is closed to visitors. Members can call Customer Service from the safety of their home, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have staff who speak their language. Members can also visit www.caloptima.org and access their member portal. | | |
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