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Who is eligible for a
Community Health Worker?

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Infants, Children, Teenagers, Adults and Seniors who receive Medi-Cal only, IEHP, or Molina.

What is a
Community Health Worker?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) added Community Health Worker (CHW) services as a Medi-Cal benefit starting July 1, 2022. There is no cost for Community Health Worker services.

 

A Community Health Worker is not a licensed medical professional and will not provide Diagnosis, Medical Treatment, or Prescribe Medication. ​A Community Health Worker is someone who helps people stay healthy and get the care they need. They often come from the same community as the people they help. 

 

Common Services a Community Health Worker Provides:

  • Helps people understand health information.

  • Explains medical instructions, paperwork, and health topics in simple words.

  • Connects people to services.

  • Helps find doctors, clinics, insurance, food programs, housing help, or transportation.

  • Supports doctor visits.

  • Helps schedule appointments, reminds people of visits, and may go with them for support.

  • Helps manage health conditions.

  • Supports people with diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, pregnancy, and more.

  • Provides health education.

  • Helps with forms and applications.

  • Assists with insurance, benefits, and other important paperwork.

  • Offers emotional support.

  • Listens, encourages, and helps reduce stress by connecting people to help.

  • Advocates for the community.

  • Speaks up for community needs and helps people understand their rights.

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How can I get help from a
Community Health Worker?

Click the link below to apply for
Community Health Worker services.





 

Holding Hands Together

Attention NIL athletes!

Medi...Set...Go! is a regional support resource designed to help low-income athletes, families, and individuals in Southern California access essential health, wellness, and community services—guided by a trusted Community Health Worker who helps connect people to the right support. Qualified individuals may also receive a paid scholarship to cover the Declare Your NIL™ registration cost.
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To apply for a scholarship to cover your Declare Your NIL™ registration cost click below:

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