A newsletter to inform advocates for CSHCN about current issues and upcoming opportunities to express their opinions to policymakers and program administrators.
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S SERVICES July 17: Final CCS Redesign Stakeholder Advisory Board (RSAB) MeetingThe state's proposed Whole Child Model (PDF) to redesign the California Children's Services program will be the topic of the last meeting of the current Redesign Stakeholder Advisory Board (RSAB) on July 17 in Sacramento. The Board first discussed the plan at its June 22 meeting (see materials—meeting minutes are scheduled to be posted soon). Public comments on the proposal were accepted until July 3. The Children's Regional Integrated Service System (CRISS) has released detailed comments (PDF), expressing many concerns about the model. The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has proposed replacing the RSAB with a CCS Advisory Group (PDF) that will meet quarterly in Sacramento. The first meeting is scheduled tentatively for October 7. DHCS also has proposed that the six current Redesign Workgroups be consolidated into three ongoing workgroups, described here (PDF), with tentative first meeting dates set for August and September. The Health Plan of San Mateo County, one of the CCS pilot programs, on July 1 presented a webinar on its efforts to provide whole child integrated care. View the webinar slides (PDF). Redesign Stakeholder Advisory Board Meeting Friday, July 17 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. California State Lottery – Pavilion 700 North 10th Street, Sacramento Listen-only number: (888) 921-8686. Passcode: 961-640-6431 An agenda will be posted on the state's redesign website and the UCLA redesign website. NETWORK NEWS
CALIFORNIA POLICY Medi-Cal Coverage Results in Gaps in Access to Care, Study FindsA new analysis from the California Health Care Foundation and UCLA indicates that Californians covered by Medi-Cal have significantly less access to care than those covered by employment-based health plans. However, children fared better than adults. Read the study. See also: Auditor's Report Shows 'Symbiotic Relationship' in Medi-Cal Managed Care and Special Session on Health Spending Opens Upcoming Meetings
NATIONAL POLICY Breaking the School-to-Prison Pipeline for Students with DisabilitiesResearch shows that up to 85 percent of youth in juvenile detention facilities have disabilities that make them eligible for special education services, yet only 37 percent receive these services while in school. A new report from the National Council on Disability makes recommendations to improve existing special education systems to better meet the needs of these students, especially those of color. Read the report. RESOURCES Moving to Young Adult Life: A Legal Guide for Parents of Youth with Mental Health NeedsThe guide covers topics such as financial decisions, health care options, guardianship and transition from special education. Read the guide (PDF) and visit the Parent/Professional Advocacy League website for more information. Other useful resources:
WEBINARS Inclusion in Community Emergency Response Team ProgramsWednesday, July 15 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time Sponsored by the FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Division How to engage and include individuals with disabilities in Community Emergency Response Team training and activities and ensure a positive and accessible experience. Read more and register. Obtaining and Documenting a Pediatric Family History: Understanding Why It Is Important, Identifying Red Flags, and Capturing the Information in the Electronic Medical Record Thursday, July 16 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pacific Time Sponsored by the New England Genetics Collaborative Continuing Medical Education credit available. Register. Navigating the Affordable Care Act—Help for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs Monday, July 20 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pacific Time Hosted by the Catalyst Center and the National Center for Medical Home Implementation Read more and register. GRANT OPPORTUNITY Equity Leaders Action Network—Webinar Offers Guidance on Application Process EVENT The Arc's 2015 National ConventionOctober 3-5, 2015 Indianapolis, IN Learn more and register. Fee. IN THE NEWS
WE'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU Let us know what's happening with your organization or family. E-mail Newsletter Editor Eileen Walsh at Eileen.Walsh@lpfch.org with your news or updates.
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