Block Grant 2505CA5ADM

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) received a $4,511,484,095.00 block grant award on Oct 1, 2024 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778). This federal grant funding supports DHCS in administering California's Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, and providing medical assistance payments and healthcare services for low-income populations, including cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. As the state Medicaid agency, DHCS utilizes this substantial block grant to finance a range of critical healthcare services such as medical care payments, eligibility determinations, claims processing, and overall program oversight to ensure access and quality of care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries across California.