Leaders and organizers will be using the results to inform investment and policy decisions
VARIATION BY NEIGHBORHOOD: "As is the case across the United States and California, HDI (Human Development Index) scores vary dramatically by geography in Sonoma County—in Roseland, the HDI is 3.38, whereas in East Bennett Valley, it is 8.65. This gap is far larger than the gaps that separate demographic groups in the aggregate. The difference in the HDI between these neighborhoods translates to nearly a nine-year gap in life expectancy, a more than $48,000 difference in earnings, and a 47.9-percentage-point gap in bachelor’s degree attainment".
Effective July 1, 2022, pregnant persons with no other eligible children will see an increase on their monthly pregnancy special needs (PSN) payment from $47 to $100. CalWORKs eligibility will begin in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Medical verification requirements will change to allow recipients to provide a sworn statement or verbal attestation of pregnancy. Medical verification of pregnancy will be required within 30 days of sworn statement/verbal attestation.
Medi-Cal Dental Updates 2022:
Starting April 1, 2022, Medi-Cal will cover dental services during pregnancy and 12 months following the birth of the baby!
Language assistance is now available.
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Sonoma County Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Website