
Statement from California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly on the 2021 Budget Act
“The 2021-2022 Health and Human Services budget is a once-in-a-generation investment in a more equitable future where all Californians have the opportunities and supports needed

California Submits Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Spending Plan
On July 12, the Department of Health Care Services formally submitted California’s $4.6 billion Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Spending Plan to the federal Centers

Statement from California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly on the U.S. Supreme Court Decision to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
SACRAMENTO— California Health and Human Services Secretary and Chair of Covered California’s Board of Directors issues the following statement on the Supreme Court’s seven-justice majority

Statement from California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly on Mask Guidance
“California has made amazing progress in our fight against COVID-19. With more than 34 million vaccines administered, we now have among the lowest case and

Statement from California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly on the Release of the Governor’s California Comeback Plan
“The budget proposal released today by Governor Newsom represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for us to disrupt the health, economic and racial inequities that fueled the
ALERT: Important Change to Public Charge Rule
Immigrants and their loved ones across California can seek and accept medical care, food assistance and public housing without fear or confusion about public charge
The California Health and Human Services Agency oversees departments and offices that provide a wide range of services in the areas of health care, mental health, public health, alcohol and drug treatment, income assistance, social services and assistance to people with disabilities.