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San Diego Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (SDAIM)

Upcoming Events

Intrepid Ascent, in partnership with Kaiser Permanente, Community Health Group, Blue Shield Promise, Molina, Aetna, & Health Net, are pleased to announce a new event series: CalAIM Academy! The intent of this series is to help San Diego providers avoid duplicative training by Managed Care Plans by bringing all local Managed Care Plans together into one training session, thereby saving providers countless training hours. Listed below are the dates and times for upcoming events in the series.

CalAIM Academy - Office Hours #1: Managed Care Plan Q&A

  • When: August 25th, 1-1:30pm (immediately following the San Diego PATH CPI Collaborative Monthly Meeting) 
  • Hosts: Intrepid Ascent, Kaiser Permanente, Community Health Group, Blue Shield Promise, Molina, Aetna, & Health Net 
  • Who’s invited: Everyone! 
  • Register here

CalAIM Academy - CalAIM Curious #2: Introduction to ECM/CS & Medi-Cal Contracting 

  • When: September 7th, 11-12pm 
  • Hosts: Intrepid Ascent, Kaiser Permanente, Community Health Group, Blue Shield Promise, Molina, & Aetna
  • Who’s invited: Non-contracted ECM/Community Supports Providers & Contracted Non-ECM/Community-Supports providers 
  • NOTES: This session will mirror July and is meant as an alternative date for those unable to attend July’s session and/or new providers interested in contracting or learning more about ECM and Community Supports services 
  • Register here

CalAIM Academy - Office Hours #2: Managed Care Plan Q&A

  • When: October 27th, 1-1:30pm (immediately following the San Diego PATH CPI Collaborative Monthly Meeting) 
  • Hosts: Intrepid Ascent, Kaiser Permanente, Community Health Group, Blue Shield Promise, Molina, Aetna, & Health Net 
  • Who’s invited: Everyone! 
  • Register here

CalAIM Academy - Lunch n' Learn #2: Eligibility & The Referral/Authorization Process

  • When: November 8th, 12-1pm 
  • Hosts: Intrepid Ascent, Kaiser Permanente, Community Health Group, Blue Shield Promise, Molina, Aetna, & Health Net 
  • Who’s invited: Contracted ECM/Community-Supports providers 
  • NOTES: This session will mirror August’s and is meant as an alternative date for those unable to attend August session and/or new providers interested in contracting or learning more about ECM and Community Supports services. Additional information may be included on MCP transition planning.  
  • Register here

CalAIM Academy - Office Hours #3: Managed Care Plan Q&A

  • When: December 18th, 2-2:30pm (immediately following the San Diego PATH CPI Collaborative Monthly Meeting) 
  • Hosts: Intrepid Ascent, Kaiser Permanente, Community Health Group, Blue Shield Promise, Molina, Aetna, & Health Net 
  • Who’s invited: Everyone! 
  • Register here

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact emily@intrepidascent.com.  

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SDAIM Updates

About SDAIM

San Diego Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (SDAIM) refers to the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency’s local approach to the Department of Health Care Services’ California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative. SDAIM partners and collaborates with County departments, managed care plans, health and social care providers, community organizations, consumers, and advocates to support CalAIM implementation in San Diego County.

Public Participation

  • February 2023: Community Listening Sessions
The County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency held two virtual community listening sessions during February 2023 to discuss new services for Medi-Cal members with complex needs and receive input to help create the County's "Roadmap" for California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM). Each session provided an overview of CalAIM and presented draft priorities areas and potential strategies for implementation. Public input was solicited through interactive poll questions and discussion forum. 

     o   Video Recording
     o   Presentation Slides
     o   Question and Answer

SDAIM Roadmap

The SDAIM Roadmap was developed based on stakeholder input and outlines the County’s roles, priority areas, data and evaluation priorities, and initial implementation steps.

Email SDAIM.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov with questions or feedback.

Board of Supervisors Actions

May 23, 2023: Receive the San Diego Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal Roadmap and Authorize an Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement for Behavioral Health Services

Additional Information and Resources

For more information on CalAIM and associated programs, click below to see additional resources: 

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