How Do I
Highlights
- Beginning July 2024, new federal regulations designed to enhance quality and expand access to care within Medicaid programs went into effect. More details are available on the Department’s newly launched Access Rule webpage.
- Joint Statement from California Health and Human Services Leaders on New Federal Public Charge Rule
- Read our latest Bridges newsletter! Plus, sign up to get the monthly newsletter in your inbox
- Please read the proposed updates on the Public Comment Opportunities tab and fill out the form to share your feedback!
Upcoming Events
Ready Together: Emergency Preparedness Series
July 29, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
DSP Internship Program – Monthly Service Provider Webinar
August 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Intervention (ICC) – Quarterly Meeting (DAY 1)
August 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Intervention (ICC) – Quarterly Meeting (DAY 2)
August 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Our Vision
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience respect for their culture and language preferences, their choices, beliefs, values, needs, and goals, from a person-centered service system made up of a network of community agencies that provide high quality, outcome-based and equitable services.
Nuestra Visión
Las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo serán respetadas por sus preferencias culturales y lingüísticas, sus decisiones, creencias, valores, necesidades y metas, apoyados por un sistema de servicios centrado en las personas formado por una red de agencias comunitarias que brindan servicios de alta calidad con resultados y servicios equitativos.
Department Executives
