Recently, DHCS has issued some new guidance regarding Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth (FFY).
First, if a former foster youth becomes eligible for Medi-Cal through Hospital Presumptive Eligibility (HPE), aid code 4E, counties are to process the beneficiary for full-scope Medi-Cal aid code 4M within 30 days. If workers are unable to verify FFY status, they must assess for other programs and send a notice accordingly. DHCS MEDIL I 15-28 (9/25/15)
Second, DHCS has provided new SAWS notices for FFY. The notices provide language for approvals, conditional approvals, automatic renewals, continuations of coverage, and changes to coverage after age 26. Beneficiaries should also receive appropriate denial notices as needed. These revised notices need to be issued no later than October 30, 2015. DHCS ACWDL 15-32 (10/7/15)