Mission and vision
The mission and vision of the Ventura County Healthcare Access Coalition is:
- Continued advocacy against any further funding and enrollment cuts in the Medicaid Program.
- Address access concerns / barriers in coverage for most at-risk populations, such as:
- Adult Expansion (New Adult Group)
- Members state-only Medi-Cal (UIS)
- Adultos mayores
- Children and families
- Education and outreach on H.R. 1 eligibility changes:
- Education and communication campaigns to support members as they navigate the proposed changes in coverage, including meeting work requirements and completing increased eligibility renewals.
- Innovate to mitigate impacts in access to health care for individuals who lose full scope Medi-Cal.
Who we serve
Medi-Cal Beneficiaries and individuals who lose Medi-Cal coverage
Workgroups
The coalition has two workgroups: Advocacy and Outreach and Education.
Advocacy
- Purpose: Align and focus decision makers (including local, state, national elected leaders) on the needs of Medi-Cal beneficiaries and the wide-reaching impact of proposed changes through direct engagement, grassroots and public campaigns.
- Key advocacy points:
- Real impacts of H.R. 1 on beneficiaries, providers, and our community
- Alternative approaches
- Funding (e.g., local sales tax on marijuana, tobacco, and alcohol to mitigate impact through funding of Human Services Agency workers, community workers, technology, providers, care for those who are uninsured)
- Decrease barriers in enrollment
- Provide insight to the Coalition about advocacy priorities
Divulgación y educación
- Purpose: Inform members, providers, community-based organizations, and employers to ensure understanding of state and federal changes and how / when different groups are impacted.
- Key outreach and education points:
- Awareness + Action
- Know the facts (so there is less fear)
- Know where to seek help
- Complete the renewal and requirements on time
For more information about the Coalition, email vchac@goldchp.org.