“HEALTH CARE CONNECTIONS: A Resource for Understanding and Navigating Health Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs" with Juno Duenas and Mara McGrath

• Download Video
  
• Download PowerPoint

Other Downloadable Materials:

• Health Care Connections Manual (English, Spanish & Chinese)
  
• "Know Your Health Care Plan" Handout
  
• Addendum/Updates (March 2010)
  
• Update to Manual: P51-55
  
• Update to Manual: P56-62
  
• Denti-cal info

***NEW ARCHIVED TRAINING***

“THE MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM: A PRIMER”
Randy Laya and Suzanne Butler, Regional Center of Orange County 

Why would Regional Center staff ask you or a family you are assisting to enroll in the Medicaid Waiver program?  Learn the ins and outs of this important program for individuals receiving regional center services.

This webinar covers: Eligibility criteria; Purpose of the Medicaid Waiver Program; and Institutional Deeming for Medi-Cal

To see a copy of the PowerPoint presentation, click here

To see a video of the presentation, click here (wmv)

***FREE WEBINAR***

Please join Family Voices of California and RANDY LAYA and SUZANNE BUTLER from the Regional Center of Orange County for an interactive webinar for Family, Youth, Family-to-Family Support staff, Professionals and Providers too.

“THE MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM: A PRIMER”
Randy Laya and Suzanne Butler, Regional Center of Orange County

Why would Regional Center staff ask you or a family you are assisting to enroll in the Medicaid Waiver program?  Come learn the ins and outs of this important program for individuals receiving regional center services.

This webinar will cover:
* Eligibility criteria
* Purpose of the Medicaid Waiver Program
* Institutional Deeming for Medi-Cal

Title:         “The Medicaid Waiver Program: A Primer     
Date:        Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Time:        12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now!
 

**NEW*** Archived Webinar

WHAT WILL HEALTH REFORM MEAN FOR CALIFORNIA'S CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS? with Edwin Park, Center for Budget and Policy Priorities

This presentation examines key coverage provisions included in the recently federal health reform law that would likely benefit children and youth with special health care needs in California.

To see a copy of the PowerPoint presentation, click here

To see a video of the presentation, click here (wmv)

Edwin's recommended resources for up-to-date information on HCR:

• Healthcare.gov
• Center for Budget and Policy Priorities
• Kaiser Family Foundation
• Health Access

Join us for next month's webinar on August 4th at noon PST. Stay tuned for more info.

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**FREE WEBINAR***

Please join Family Voices of California and EDWIN PARK from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities for an interactive Webinar for Family, Youth, Family-to-Family Support staff, Professionals and Providers too. You saw his amazing presentation at our annual Health Summit and now Edwin is back to give us an important update on health reform!

WHAT WILL HEALTH REFORM MEAN FOR CALIFORNIA'S CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS?

This presentation will examine some of the key coverage provisions included in the recently federal health reform law that would likely benefit children and youth with special health care needs in California.

Sign up Now! Space is limited.

Title:         What Will Health Reform Mean for California’s Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs?
       
Date:        Wednesday, July 7, 2010
       
Time:        12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT

WHAT CAN WE DO? UPDATE ON BUDGET AND BILLS AFFECTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS

with Jessica Rothhaar, Health Access

Topics covered:

*Governor's proposed premium increases for Medi-Cal and CCS

*Health Care Reform: status of pre-existing condition exclusions and
insurance for youth with special health care needs

*Upcoming Opportunities & Strategies to Impact Budget

To see a copy of the PowerPoint presentation, click here
To see a video of the presentation, click here (wmv)

**FREE WEBINAR*** 

Please join Family Voices of California for an interactive Webinar for Family, Youth, Family-to-Family Support staff, Professionals and Providers too. 

WHAT CAN WE DO? UPDATE ON BUDGETS AND BILLS AFFECTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS with Jessica Rothhaar, Health Access

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010, 12-1pm PST

REGISTER NOW! 

This webinar will cover:

• Governor's proposed premium increases for Medi-Cal and CCS
   
• Health Care Reform: status of pre-existing condition exclusions and insurance for youth with special health care needs
   
• Upcoming Opportunities to Take Action

May 20th, 2010

Family Voices of California provides comments on Governor's Proposals (click here for PDF)

The Governor's proposal includes: copays for children in Medi-Cal and CCS, caps on benefits, mandated enrollment for persons with disabilities in Medi-Cal Managed care, increase in Healthy Families premiums.

If you feel strongly on these issues as we do, we urge you call your legislator and let them know! We will be providing you with ongoing information and ways to get involved.

For more information on the Governor’s proposals, see budget review from the Western Center on Law & Poverty.
 

***ARCHIVED TRAINING***

FIRST FIVE AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR OUR YOUNGEST CHILDREN with Sherry Novick, First Five Association of California

Recent budget cuts and budget battles over early start programs and the Department of Developmental Services; how to avoid pitting children's programs against each other;  How Regional Centers and First Five Commissions can collaborate together.

To see a copy of the PowerPoint presentation, click here
To see a video of the presentation, click here (wmv)

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UPCOMING ***FREE*** TRAINING

Please join Family Voices of California and Sherry Novick, First Five Association of California, for an interactive Webinar for Family, Youth, Family-to-Family Support staff, Professionals and Providers too.

FIRST FIVE AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR OUR YOUNGEST CHILDREN with Sherry Novick, First Five Association of California

• Recent budget cuts and budget battles over early start programs and the Department of Developmental Services
  
• How to avoid pitting children's programs against each other

• How Regional Centers and First Five Commissions can collaborate together

Date:        Wednesday, May 5, 2010
       
Time:        12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT 

REGISTER NOW!