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Member Testimonials - Our Members
group of students from the Inland Empire. More than 30 recipient students grew up in the Inland Empire and more than 50% are first generation medical students and grew up in low-income households. Through the scholarship fund, aspiring healthcare professionals will be guided through the system and connected to the health plan’s provider network. This allows students to pursue successful careers in healthcare immediately after graduation to help support the region’s growing population.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Inland Empire Medical Community Service Awardees
Class of 2022
Ye Jin Jeon
Ye Jin's Why:
“I applied for the Inland Empire Medical Community Service Award because the goal and priority to expand access to care and healthcare provider options for the Southern California region aligns with my calling. As a child growing up in the San Bernardino County, I saw the economic disproportion within my own neighborhood, and this compelled me…God has led me pursue my medical career”
Class of 2024
Edwin Choque
Edwin's Why:
“Simply put, my heart lies in the Inland Empire. This community of individuals have fostered me and loved me since I was a child and all I can hope is to pay that love and care forward. . . . My dream is to be on the front lines as a representative for these individuals who frequently become marginalized…”
University of California, Riverside
Dean's Mission Recipients
Four Year Award
Elizabeth Celaya-Ojeda
Elizabeth's Why:
“I want to work particularly with the underserved in this area because I truly believe that being a physician is a privilege and with that there is a responsibility to be an advocate for those who are facing health disparities. I am particularly interested in providing care to underserved Native American and Hispanic communities. Not many healthcare providers are aware of the disparities these two communities face and I want to be an advocate for them, especially in the Inland Empire.”
Alfonso Parocua
Alfonso's Why:
“Growing up, my family lacked meaningful access to healthcare and relied on a local free clinic as our only means of interacting with a physician. Through my personal experience with the free clinic, I developed a passion for service to the underserved communities who lack meaningful access to basic healthcare amenities due to low socioeconomic status. I sought opportunities that would allow me to pay my gratitude forward by becoming part of the solution to healthcare disparities in Inland Southern California. Through my volunteer efforts in free clinics and other community involvement programs, I witnessed the passion and dedication that health care providers and volunteers in the area have towards the underserved community. This realization deepened my connection to Inland Southern California because I was reminded so much of the health care professionals that helped my family when they couldn't help themselves.”
Two Year Award
Cesar Fortuna
Cesar's Why:
“A San Bernardino native, I have had the opportunity to volunteer in my community as a Spanish language translator for free clinics. Most patients I have spoken with fell into the category of uninsured, underinsured, or undocumented. It became clear the extent of need in this region when I would translate to the providers that this was the first-time dozens of our patients had ever seen a medical professional; however, this wasn’t uncommon. To these patients and their stories, I thank them because they inspire me to pursue Emergency Medicine where I can become a valuable player in providing care, providing resources, or providing comfort.”
Lavinia Mitroi
Lavinia's Why:
“My goal of pursuing a career at the intersection of medicine and public health is driven by a desire to put patients and communities at the center of our health care system in the U.S. This desire was sparked most poignantly by my own experiences as an IEHP patient growing up in the Inland Empire. As I prepare for a future career as a pediatrician in this region, I hope to serve as an advocate for children and families, providing direct health services but also creating systems change.”
Armando Navarro
Armando's Why:
“The earliest memory of my grandfather is him telling me, “Mijo, tienes que aprender Español para ayudar tu comunidad, you have to learn how to speak Spanish to help your community”. These words were often repeated to me by my grandfather who lamented the fact that he only spoke Spanish. I witnessed the health disparities affecting my community; doctors who did not speak Spanish, parents who could not afford a trip to the doctors’ office, and a healthcare system that was not inclusive of my community’s culture. I have a duty to give back to a school, a community, that has given me so much.”
Christ Ordookhanian
Christ's Why:
“I see the medical profession through the lens of an individual who had lived through challenging times and witnessed how one individual provider can make such and impact when their heart is in the right place. My dedication to our underserved community stems from that of a lifelong mission I have set for myself which is to ensure I give back to a community that I am deeply associated with, they are my founding roots in the United States, and I vow to be at the forefront of the next generation of physicians that care and give the underserved hope.”
University of California, Riverside
Dean's Mission Recipients
Daphne Du
Daphne's Why:
“I spent most of my life in underprivileged areas and saw firsthand how difficult healthcare access could be through inadequate financial resources, transportation, or translation services. Thanks to this investment in my studies, there is less stress in my life. I can focus on my studies and eventually give back to the community by becoming a physician who will advocate for patients without meaningful access to health care.”
Judith Gonzales
Judith's Why:
“As a first-generation college student, there have always been many barriers in my path to higher education. I am the eldest daughter of an immigrant family, and it is truly an honor to be able to reach this point in my education and in my career, and to give back to my parents who have sacrificed so much for me and my sisters. Growing up in an underserved community showed me the long-lasting impacts of health inequities and strengthened my resolve to pursue a career in medicine. Working in the Inland Empire, I hope to not only address, but actively work towards combating the health inequity present in our communities.”
Jordan Hough
Jordan's Why:
“Despite disadvantages encountered when living in a low-income community, I am grateful for the privilege I had in meeting physicians dedicated to their practice and willing to share that love through mentorship. These individuals have served as exemplary medical professionals and have encouraged me to follow in their footsteps. As a future physician, I aspire to empathetically care for patients by allowing my past experiences to enhance my understanding of their needs. I also plan to incorporate teaching into patient care by presenting opportunities for students to shadow and be mentored for a career in medicine.”
Diana Martinez
Diana's Why:
“I am the daughter of Mexican Immigrants and grew up in Compton, California where I unfortunately was quickly desensitized to violence and was able to tell the difference between a firework and a gun shot. My mother had to travel a significant distance to ensure we had adequate healthcare. Despite these conditions, my parents always stressed education and did their best to give me what I needed. These life circumstances ignited my passion to serve those in disadvantaged communities, which I interacted with throughout my educational career. The Inland Empire Health Program Scholarship means I can achieve my dream –by practicing medicine in a community that deserves adequate, equitable, and accessible healthcare. I will serve as a bilingual physician in the Inland Empire that can serve families like my own and many more.”
Special Programs - Alcohol & Drug (SABIRT)
ant to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) APL 21-014 (PDF), “Alcohol and Drug SABIRT,” IEHP has updated its requirements for alcohol and substance use screening in the primary care setting. Helpful resources:
Correspondence - June 2022 - Alcohol and Drug SABIRT
Training Guide (PDF)
Screening Tools
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C)
Brief Addiction Monitor (BAM) (PDF)
Cut Down-Annoyed-Guilty-Eye-Opener Adapted to Include Drugs (CAGE-AID) (PDF)
Tobacco Alcohol, Prescription Medications and other Substances (TAPS) (PDF)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Quick Screen for Adults (PDF)
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) (PDF)
Parents, Partner, Past, and Present (4Ps) for pregnant women and adolescents (PDF)
Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends, Trouble (CRAFFT) for non-pregnant adolescents (PDF)
Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test Geriatric (MAST-G) alcohol screening for geriatric population (PDF)
Assessment Tools
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) (PDF)
Brief Addiction Monitor (BAM) (PDF)
NIDA-Modified Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (NM-ASSIST) (PDF)
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-20) (PDF)
Pamphlets
Riverside Brochure (English) (PDF)
Riverside Brochure (Spanish) (PDF)
San Bernardino Brochure (English) (PDF)
San Bernardino Brochure (Spanish) (PDF)
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1668 S. Garfield 2nd Fl.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(877) 282-8272
(626) 943-6329
Dignity Health Medical Network - Inland Empire
3400 Data Drive,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 851-2026
(916) 851-7642
LaSalle Medical Associates
1855 W. Redlands Blvd. 2nd Floor,
Redlands, CA 92373
(888) 554-4562
(626) 943-6369
Optum Care Network - Inland Faculty MG
1860 Colorado Blvd. Ste 200,
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(800) 371-7547
(323) 257-7329
Physicians Health Network
P.O. Box 11429,
San Bernardino, CA 92423
(909) 300-5030
(909) 332-5555
Horizon Valley Medical Group
18564 US Highway 18 Ste 105,
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 813-6950
(760) 813-6947
DualChoice CalMediConnect
CPN - Horizon Valley Medical Group
18564 US Highway 18 Ste. 105,
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7777
(760) 242-0487
Dignity Health Medical Network - Inland Empire
3400 Data Drive,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 851-2026
(916) 851-7642
EPIC Health Plan
1615 Orange Tree Lane,
Redlands, CA 92374
(909) 799-1818
(909) 786-0816
Alliance Desert Physicians, Inc.
Beaver Medical Group
Chaffey Medical Group
FENIX Medical Group
Pinnacle Medical Group
Redlands - Yucaipa Medical Group
TriValley Medical Group
Heritage Provider Network
8510 Balboa Blvd. Ste 275,
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 654-3461
Desert Oasis Healthcare
275 N El Cielo Rd.,
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 320-8814
Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group
12370 Hesperia Rd.,
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 245-4747
Regal Medical Group
621 E Carnegie Dr. Ste 140,
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(818) 654-3400
PrimeCare, part of Optum Care
3990 Concourse St.,
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 605-8000
Optum Care Network - Citrus Valley
9130 Anaheim Place Ste 130,
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 466-8000
(909) 484-6825
Optum Care Network - Corona
2275 Sampson Ave. Ste 111,
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 371-8440
(951) 371-3910
Optum Care Network - Hemet Valley
41391 Kalmia St. Ste 310,
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 461-0762
(951) 698-5194
Optum Care Network - Inland Valley
9130 Anaheim Pl. Ste 130,
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 466-8000
(909) 484-6825
Optum Care Network - Moreno Valley
1467 Ford St. Ste 103,
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 798-7766
(909) 792-8627
Optum Care Network - Redlands
1520 Barton Rd.,
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 798-7766
(909) 792-8627
Optum Care Network - Riverside
2275 Sampson Ave. Ste 111,
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 371-8440
(951) 371-3910
Optum Care Network - San Bernardino
1467 Ford St. Ste 103,
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 798-7766
(909) 792-8627
Optum Care Network - Sun City
41391 Kalmia St. Ste 310,
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 461-0762
(951) 698-5194
Optum Care Network - Southwestern Valleys
41391 Kalmia St. Ste 310,
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 461-0762
(951) 698-5194
Optum Care Network - Valley Physicians
24630 Washington Ave. Ste 203,
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 704-1900
(877) 397-7682
Riverside Medical Clinic
3660 Arlington Ave.,
Riverside, CA 92506
Join Our Network - Hospitals
CA 92324
(909) 580-1000
(909) 580-6308
Barstow Community Hospital
820 E Mountain View
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 256-1761
(760) 957-3397
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District
41870 Garstin Drive
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-6501
(909) 878-8282
Chino Valley Medical Center
5451 Walnut Ave.
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 464-8600
(909) 464-8882
Colorado River Medical Center
1401 Baily Ave.
Needles, Ca. 92363
(909) 326-7100
(909) 326-7292
Community Hospital of San Bernardino
1805 Medical Center Dr #201
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 887-6333
(909) 806-1044
Corona Regional Medical Center
800 S Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 737-4343
(951) 736-6310
Desert Regional Medical Center
1150 N Indian Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-6511
(760) 323-6330
Desert Valley Hospital
16850 Bear Valley Rd.
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 241-8000
(760) 951-2034
Eisenhower Medical Center
39800 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 340-3911
(760) 773-1532
Hemet Global Medical Center
1117 E Devonshire Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 652-2811
(951) 765-4745
Hi-Desert Medical Center
6601 White Feather Rd.
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-3711
(760) 365-9309
Inland Valley Regional Medical Center
36485 Inland Valley Dr.,
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 677-1111
(951) 698-7721
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
47111 Monroe St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-6191
(760) 775-8014
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
11234 Anderson St.
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 558-8000
(909) 558-3278
Loma Linda University Medical Center
11234 Anderson St.
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 651-1702
(909) 478-3202
Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta
28062 Baxter Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 290-4000
(951) 290-4092
Menifee Global Medical Center
28400 McCall Blvd.
Sun City, CA 92585
(951) 679-8888
(951) 766-6470
Montclair Hospital Medical Center
5000 San Bernardino St.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 625-5411
(909) 626-4777
Mountains Community Hospital
29101 Hospital Rd.
Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
(909) 336-3651
(909) 336-4730
Palo Verde Hospital
250 N 1st St.
Blythe, Ca 92225
(760) 922-4115
(760) 921-5263
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
3865 Jackson St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 688-2211
(951) 352-5363
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
1798 N. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 865-9500
(909) 865-2104
Rancho Springs Medical Center
25500 Medical Center Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-6000
(619) 627-5949
Redlands Community Hospital
350 Terracina Blvd.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 335-5500
(909) 335-6497
Riverside Community Hospital
4445 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-3000
(951) 788-3201
Riverside University Health Care System
26520 Cactus Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 486-4000
(951) 486-4475
San Antonio Regional Hospital
999 San Bernardino Rd.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 985-2811
(909) 920-6357
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
600 N Highland Springs Ave.,
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 845-1121
(951) 845-2836
St. Bernardine Medical Center
2101 N Waterman Ave.,
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 883-8711
(909) 881-4337
St. Mary Medical Center
18300 US Highway 18
Apple Valley, CA 92307-2206
(760) 242-2311
(760) 946-8714
Temecula Valley Hospital
31700 Temecula Pkwy
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 331-2200
(951) 331-2211
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
15248 Eleventh St.
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 245-8691
(760) 245-6996
Join Our Network - Behavioral Health
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Behavioral Health
As a local Health Plan, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is committed to improving behavioral health services for our Members by developing direct relationships with select clinicians.
IEHP now has over 1,000,000 Members. Behavioral Health Clinicians are viewed as "Specialists" that are partners in improving the health status of our Members. IEHP Behavioral Health is an integrated essential partner with primary medical care.
IEHP’s Direct Behavioral Health Program will offer our Behavioral Health Specialists:
Streamlined Authorization & Claims Submission - via our fast and secure website.
Competitive Reimbursement Rates - based on current Medicare rates.
Speedy Payments - our track record is payment in less than 3 weeks (in most cases).
Personal, Friendly Service - to ensure a successful and long-lasting working relationship.
IEHP is committed to develop direct partnerships with Psychiatrists, Psychologists, LCSW's, LMFT's, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and most recently, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) who have met the couples and family qualifications. LPCCs without this qualification will not be considered eligible to join IEHP's Behavioral Health Network. For any questions or concerns, please email Contract@iehp.org.
Requirements for this certification can be found here: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/lpcc_couple-fam_courses.pdf
In compliance with APL 17-019 (a DHCS regulation), IEHP now requires Behavioral Health Providers to begin the process of enrolling with Medi-Cal prior to contracting with IEHP.
To ensure timely processing of your application, IEHP will accept your application to contract upon receipt of verification of Medi-Cal enrollment submission.
Prospective Providers:
QASP
PLEASE NOTE, IEHP is now accepting new QASP Providers in all services areas.
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Provider Letter and Application (PDF)
Why You Should Contract with IEHP Directly for Behavioral Health (PDF)
How IEHP Keeps You Informed and Drive Business to Your Practice (PDF)
Medi-Cal Number (Physicians should be enrolled in the State's Medi-Cal Program)
Existing Providers:
Contracts Maintenance Request Form (PDF)
W-9 Form (PDF) (Remittance advice address change)
Medi-Cal Number (Physicians should be enrolled in the State's Medi-Cal Program)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is IEHP?
How do I contract with IEHP?
What are IEHP's compensation rates?
What are IEHP’s minimum requirements to be considered for your BH Network?
What if I have additional information about my practice, specialties or experience that is not covered on the survey; where can I send this information?
When will I hear back from IEHP after I send my contract in?
What services does IEHP offer online?
What are the benefits and limitations for Medicare DualChoice Members?
I am a Behavioral Health Treatment Provider for one or more of the following services, how do I contract with IEHP? (Services for Individuals (0-21) with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, or Specialized Behavioral needs; utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Modification treatment modalities)
What is IEHP?
IEHP stands for Inland Empire Health Plan. IEHP is a not-for-profit health plan that serves over 1,000,000 Members in public-sponsored health coverage programs including Medi-Cal and Medicare Special Needs Plan.
How do I contract with IEHP?
The first step is to fill out the Behavioral Health Provider Letter and Application (PDF) and email Contract@iehp.org. We will contact you directly once we have evaluated our Member’s needs and are ready to proceed with contracting.
What are IEHP compensation Rates?
Reimbursement rates for Behavioral Health Services are based on Medicare rates.
What are IEHP’s minimum requirements to be considered for your BH Network?
A valid California License (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner)
$1 million to $3 million Malpractice Insurance
Must be enrolled with Medi-Cal
Satisfy all IEHP’s standard credentialing requirements
What if I have additional information about my practice, specialties or experience that is not covered on the survey; where can I send this information?
You can send your information to:
Inland Empire Health Plan
Attention: Provider Relations
P.O. Box 1800
Rancho Cucamonga CA 91729-1800
When will I hear back from IEHP after I send my contract in?
Over the next two to three months we will be gathering information and determining our needs and as soon as we have determined what Providers we will need we will send out draft contracts with rate sheets for review.
What services does IEHP offer online?
Member Eligibility Verification
Claims Submission Services
Claims Status
Authorization Status
Medication Search
Pharmaceutical Services
Information Resources
Provider Manuals; Benefit Manuals; EDI manuals
What are the benefits and limitations for Medicare DualChoice Members?
Click here.
I am a Behavioral Health Treatment Provider for one or more of the following services, how do I contract with IEHP? (Services for Individuals (0-21) with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, or Specialized Behavioral needs; utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Modification treatment modalities)
The first step is to fill out the Behavioral Health Provider Letter and Application (PDF) and email Contract@iehp.org. We will contact you directly once we have evaluated our Member’s needs and are ready to proceed with contracting.
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Provider Resources - POLST Registry
fornia Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Registry (CPR) to connect a digital POLST network throughout the Inland Empire Healthcare System which includes independent physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and the Health Information Exchange (HIE). The goal of this initiative is to provide a more effective means of documenting, communicating, and ensuring Member desired Treatment at the end of life is being honored.
By clicking on these links, you will be leaving the IEHP website.
To login, visit Working Toward a Statewide POLST Registry in California | POLST (capolst.org)
To sign up, simply go to POLST for Healthcare Providers | POLST (capolst.org)
CPR Correspondence (PDF)
CPR FAQ (PDF)
For any questions, please contact Care Directives at (888) 621-4383 or email support@caredirectives.org.
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Provider Resources - Additional Resources & Tools
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Urgent Care Clinics
After Hours Care
IEHP Providers can direct Members to access care after hours. After hour care includes the 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line, DocOnline and Urgent Care Clinics.
Fever? Pain? Cold? Call our 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line
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Your Members can call the IEHP 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line for medical advice anytime, day or night: 1-888-244-IEHP (4347)
DocOnline, an extension to the Nurse Advice Line, allows Members to speak with a board-certified Physician for advice after hours using telephonic and/or video devices. DocOnline Physicians will triage, assess, and provide diagnoses for minor acute conditions. Physicians may also give treatment advice, refill select prescriptions and refer Members for in-person care.
DocOnline FAQs (PDF)
Prescription Medication Refill List (PDF)
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After Hours Phone Numbers for Coverage Determination and Expedited Appeals
IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Members
The following numbers are to be used for after hour requests:
Coverage Determinations:
Phone: (888) 860-1297
Expedited Appeals:
Phone: (866) 223-4347
Fax: (909) 890-5748
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IEHP Access Standards
On an annual basis, IEHP conducts the Appointment Availability Access Study. All Members must receive access to all covered services without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, creed, ethnic group identification, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or identification with any other persons or groups defined in Penal Code Section 422.56, except as needed to provide equal access to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Members or Members with disabilities, or as medically indicated.
Appointment Standards for All Provider Types (PDF)| Last Revised: 12/12/2022
Appointment Standards for Behavioral Health (PDF)| Last Revised: 01/11/2023
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IEHP Direct Adult Hospitalists
Direct Adult Hospitalist (PDF) | Last Revised: 02/27/2023
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LabCorp Locations
A listing of LabCorp Patient Service Centers around the Inland Empire can be found below:
LabCorp Patient Service Centers (PDF)
LabCorp Patient Service Centers at Walgreens (PDF)
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Urgent Care Clinics
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Any of your IEHP Members needing medical attention may visit an Urgent Care Clinic after regular business office hours and on weekends. A listing of all Urgent Care Clinics is found on the IEHP Doctor Search.
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Provider Resources - IEHP DualChoice - Model of Care
als who are dual eligible for both Medicare and Medi-Cal in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the most vulnerable population. This also includes members transitioning from IEHP DualChoice Cal MediConnect Plan (Medicare-Medicaid Plan).
IEHP has identified the most vulnerable as the following:
Age 21-70
Identified as High and Rising Risk
Diagnosed with Cardiovascular Disease AND/OR Diabetes
RUB Score of 4 & 5. *RUB is Resource Utilization Band which is a predictor of using acute or costly services.
IEHP will identify the most vulnerable members assigned to IPAs
IEHP and its IPAs must design care management specific interventions to demonstrate how they support these member's health and wellness goals.
Examples of Specially Tailored Services for the Most Vulnerable Population
Remote Patient Monitoring
Medically Tailored Meals and Other Community Supports
Nutrition Education
Pharmacy Services (medication reconciliation and other programs)
Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)
Telehealth Behavioral Health Services
Transportation
More frequent care management contact
IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Model of Care Training
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) require that IEHP staff and contracted consultants/vendors, our Medicare IPAs, Hospitals/SNFs, and Providers, receive training on the Plan’s Model of Care for our D-SNP Members:
Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) Fact Sheet (PDF)
IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Model of Care Training (PDF)
IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Model of Care Training (HTML)
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Provider Resources - Pharmacy
gram, Prior Authorization Criteria, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Forms, IEHP Formulary, and Safety Resources with drug recall information.
If you have any questions regarding services provided by the Pharmaceutical Services Department, please feel free to contact the IEHP Pharmacy Department at (909) 890-2049.
Pharmaceutical Services
Provider Resources - Claims
d range of topics for all types of Providers with questions regarding billing requirements and claims processing guidelines. Resources are not limited to webinars, computer based training, and webinars. Providers also have direct access to their Regional Representative and the Small Provider Billing Unit (SPBU) through this link (By clicking on this link, you will be leaving the IEHP website) https://learn.medi-cal.ca.gov/.
Medi-Cal Rates and Codes
By clicking on these links, you will be leaving the IEHP website.
Medi-Cal Rates
The file lists the maximum reimbursement rates payable by the Medi-Cal program for covered procedures described in the HCPCS and CPT-4 coding system.
Resource: website
CPT Codes
This website is aimed at providing information to Providers on Medicare's National CCI edits, but will not address specific CCI edits.
Resource: website
Alpha-Numeric HCPCS Files
These files contain the Level II alpha-numeric HCPCS procedure and modifier codes, their long and short descriptions, and applicable Medicare administrative, coverage, and pricing data.
Resource: website
ZIP code To Carrier Locality File
This file is primarily intended for use by ambulance suppliers to map ZIP Codes to CMS carriers and localities. This file will also map ZIP Codes to their State and can determine whether the ZIP Code has a rural designation as determined by CMS.
Resource: website
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Information on services covered by the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).
Resource: website
IEHP Fee Schedule
IEHP Fee Schedule - December 08, 2020 (PDF)
Provider Dispute Resolution Process
For more information about the Provider dispute resolution process for contracted and non-contracted Providers, click here
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Provider Dispute Resolution Process for Contracted and Non-Contracted Providers
Definition of a Provider Dispute
A provider dispute is a written notice from the provider to Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) that:
Challenges, appeals, or appeals, or requests reconsideration of a claim (including a bundled group of similar claims) that has been denied, adjusted, or contested
Challenges a request for reimbursement for an overpayment of a claim
Seeks resolution of a billing determination or other contractual dispute
What is not Considered to be a Provider Dispute
Claims denied for missing or additional documentation requirements such as consent forms, invoices, Explanation of Benefits from primary carrier, or itemized bills are not considered Provider Disputes
Corrected Claims
Pre-Service Authorization Denials
Provider Dispute Time Frame
IEHP accepts disputes from providers if they are submitted within 365 days of receipt of IEHPs decision (for example, IEHPs Remittance Advice (RA) indicating a claim was denied or adjusted).
Submission of Provider Disputes
When submitting a provider dispute, a provider should use a Provider Dispute Resolution Request form. If the dispute is for multiple, substantially similar claims, complete the spreadsheet on page 2 of the Provider Dispute Resolution Request Form
All Provider Disputes and supporting information must be submitted to:
IEHP Claims Appeal Resolution Unit
PO BOX 4319
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-4349
Acknowledgement of Provider Dispute
IEHP acknowledges receipt of each provider dispute, regardless of whether the dispute is complete, within 15 business days of receipt.
Resolution Timeframe
IEHP resolves each provider dispute within 45 business days following receipt of the dispute, and provides the provider with a written determination stating the reasons for determination.
PDR Determination Resulting in Additional Payment
If IEHP determines to pay additional monies based on information originally provided and/or available at the time the claim was first presented to IEHP for adjudication, or a result of a processing error IEHP will automatically include the appropriate interest amount if payment is not issued within required regulatory timeframes.
Non-Contracted Provider Disputes Resolution Process for IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP)
A non-contracted provider, on his or her own behalf, is permitted to file a standard appeal for a denied claim only if the non-contracted provider completes a waiver of liability statement, which provides that the non-contracted provider will not bill IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Plan Members.
Who to Call with Questions on IEHPs PDR Process
Contracted providers may visit our online secure provider portal at www.iehp.org for more information. Providers may also call the IEHP Provider Call Center at (909) 890-2054 or (866) 223-4347 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5pm PST.
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Emergency and Post-Stabilization Care for IEHP Members
Triage and Advice Systems
IEHP provides Members triage, screening, and advice services by telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through its Nurse Advice Line (NAL). By calling the NAL, Members receive assistance with access to urgent or emergency services from an on-call physician, or licensed triage personnel. IEHP Members can reach this 24/7 Nurse Advice Line at (888)-244-IEHP (4347) or 711 (TTY).
Post-Stabilization Care
IEHP requires contracted and non-contracted hospitals to obtain prior authorization for post-stabilization care for Members (patients). IEHP requests the patient’s diagnosis as indicated by the treating physician or surgeon and any other information reasonably necessary for the Plan to decide on whether to authorize post-stabilization care or to assume management of the patient’s care by prompt transfer to another facility. The hospital should request prior authorization from IEHP’s Utilization Management (UM) Department by:
Phone at (866) 649-6327; or
Fax at (909) 477-8553 to send clinical notes for medical necessity review.
IEHP makes every effort to respond to requests for necessary post-stabilization care within thirty (30) minutes of receipt. The services are considered approved if IEHP does not respond within this timeframe. All subsequent hospital day are subject to review for medical necessity.
IEHP will inform the provider of the Plan’s decision and will coordinate the transfer of the Member if IEHP denies the request for authorization of post-stabilization care and elects to transfer the Member to another health care provider.
Non-Emergency Services
If a Member presents at the emergency department for non-emergency services, please refer the Member to their IEHP Member Handbook, section 3 (How to Get Care), which outlines the process for obtaining a referral.
Claims Reimbursement
Complete facility claims for authorized health care services must be sent to:
Inland Empire Health Plan
Attn: Claims Department – IEHP Direct
PO BOX 4349
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-4349
Complete professional claims for authorized health care services must be sent to:
For IEHP-Direct Members, please send to address above.
For IEHP Members assigned to an IPA, please click for here for more information on how to send to the appropriate IPA.
Billing IEHP Members
Providers under the Medi-Cal program must not submit claims to, demand or otherwise collect reimbursement from a Medi-Cal beneficiary, or from other persons on behalf of the beneficiary, for any service included in the Medi-Cal program’s scope of benefits in addition to a claim submitted to the Medi-Cal program for that service.
IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Model of Care Training for Non-Contracted Providers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) requirement that out-of-network providers routinely seen by IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Members, receive training on IEHPs Model of Care for our D-SNP Members:
IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Model of Care Training (PDF)
IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Model of Care Training (HTML)
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2023 IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Model of Care eAOR
2023 IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Model of Care Non-Contracted Provider AOR (PDF)
Report an Issue
To report any issues with this system or process or for any questions, please send an email to DGHospitalRelationsServiceTeam@iehp.org
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P4P - Proposition 56 - GEMT - Prop 56 - Value Based Payment
OS June 30, 2022, payments will run out through June 2023.
The Proposition 56 VBP Program provided direct payments incentivizing Providers to meet specific measures aimed at delivering key quality healthcare services that improve the quality of care to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Targeted areas were behavioral health integration, chronic disease management, prenatal/post-partum care and early childhood prevention. For more information about the VBP Program, please visit the DHCS website at https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Pages/VBP_Measures_19.aspx. By clicking on this link, you will be leaving the IEHP website.
Value Based Payments Program Guide
Value Based Payments (VBP) Program Guide (PDF) - Published: January 01, 2022
Value Based Payments Dispute Forms
Value Based Payments Program - Paid Claims Dispute Request (PDF) Published: January 19, 2022
Value Based Payments Program - Encounter Dispute Request (PDF) Published: January 19, 2022
Please e-mail completed forms to ValueBasedPaymentsProgram@iehp.org
At-Risk Condition Codes
The At-Risk Condition Codes list includes diagnosis codes to identify Serious Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorder or Homelessness Conditions for the VBP Program. These conditions qualify Providers for an additional payment amount for VBP services. Please refer to page 4 of the VBP Program Guide for additional details.
At-Risk Condition Codes (PDF) Published: March 25, 2020
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Latest News - IEHP Celebrates 25 Years of “Doing the Right Thing”
ion residents, contracting with over 6,700 providers, and employing nearly 2,500 team members, the health plan is honoring this momentous milestone by continuing to embark on a strategic path forward.
“In the last 25 years, we’ve had the incredible pleasure of connecting millions in our region to whole-person healthcare services,” said Jarrod McNaughton, IEHP chief executive officer. “With large initiatives like CalAIM underway and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that we continue to meet our members, providers and team members where they are, so that we may effectively work together to deliver optimal care and vibrant health to residents in our region.”
IEHP began its operation in 1996 with over 60,000 Medi-Cal members and worked proactively to provide coverage to uninsured children in working families who did not qualify for Medi-Cal by launching the Healthy Families program in 1998. By 2000, IEHP had become one of the first Medi-Cal only health plans in California to receive “Commendable” NCQA Accreditation and ranked the ninth largest Medicaid Plan in the United States.
With the development of several programs supporting children (Healthy Kids), seniors (Medicaid), persons with disabilities (Medicare DualChoice), and specific health conditions (like diabetes and asthma), IEHP was able to support the influx of Inland Empire Residents who became eligible for its health services through the Affordable Care Act, increasing the health plan’s membership to 1 million members by 2015.
Recently, the health plan was mentioned as a model in California’s Master Plan for Aging and has contributed several ideas to the state’s multi-year transformational initiative to address many of the complex challenges impacting the state’s Medi-Cal population (CalAIM). Programs serving as models include the health plan’s innovating work around health and housing, like IEHP’s Housing Initiative and Health Home programs.
In addition to supporting transformative initiatives like CalAIM, IEHP is also working towards sustainable solutions to increase positive health outcomes of residents in the region. “While we celebrate the great work done in our region, our job as a community-based health plan is far from over,” said McNaughton.
“Building and strengthening networks of providers in the I.E. to offset the on-going provider shortage and working with our partners to create an Electronic Medical Record system to better care for members, are only two of the large priorities we’re working through,” added McNaughton. “Accompanied by our mantra to always ‘do the right thing’ for our members, our mission to heal and inspire the human spirit will guide our thoughts, our decisions, and most importantly, our actions through these projects and at IEHP in the months and years to come.”
Latest News - Community Gardens Nourish with Food, Fish and Fellowship
at involves fish – are providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables for neighbors facing food insecurity.
For the last year, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) has worked closely with community partners to support these gardens, including an inspiring collaboration with Music Changing Lives (MCL) Chief Executive Officer Josiah Bruny, to bring a new community garden to San Bernardino.
Located on the corner of Electric Avenue and North 40th Street in San Bernardino – once one of the largest dumping sites in the city – the land has been transformed into MCL’s Urban Garden. In addition to addressing food insecurity, the garden aims to provide a safe space where neighbors can come together to learn, exercise, eat, explore, relax and have fun.
Home to Soulful Sunday events every fourth Sunday of the month, local residents are invited to visit the garden for gardening workshops and various volunteer opportunities, while enjoying music, food and more. Information on Soulful Sunday events can be found on MCL’s Facebook page.
“The best part about this project is that it’s all led by the community,” said Bruny. “Working together, we can bring more love to the region and those who need it most. We look forward to leveling up in our efforts to make the Inland Empire a better place for us all.”
In addition to sponsorship, IEHP supports the garden by providing volunteers through the company’s team member Helping Hearts program and Health Education team. Volunteers work alongside program leaders pulling weeds, planting trees, spreading mulch, building garden beds and irrigating crops.
“Through the right partnerships, compassion and drive to heal and inspire the human spirit, these gardens are thriving and bringing a diversity of wellness opportunities to our neighbors,” said IEHP Senior Community Health Director Cesar Armendariz. “We appreciate the love Music Changing Lives has for the Inland Empire and the people who live here and look forward to continuing to plant and harvest more gardens for a healthier community.”
The health plan also provided sponsorship to “Jardín Comunitario de la Salud” – Spanish for “Community Garden of Health” – to help support a large aquaponics garden at the Loma Linda University Health SACHS clinic in San Bernardino.
The first of its kind in the Inland Empire, the garden is home to a large quantity of fish that work symbiotically, nourishing garden beds and working to create food that can be harvested and consumed by the community.
Gardens are located in Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Jurupa, Perris and San Bernardino. For more information on local community gardens, visit: riversidefoods.org.
Latest News - Medi-Cal families receive discounted internet services
al services are to our well-being in this modern world.
More than a dozen Inland Empire residents are now connected to the internet at discounted rates, thanks to Get Connected California! and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) events recently held at Inland Empire Health Plan’s (IEHP) Riverside and San Bernardino Community Resource Centers.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) benefit to help ensure households can afford internet services they need for work, school, health care and more.
The benefit provides up to $30 per month toward internet access and offers discounts on laptops, desktop computers or tablets for eligible households.
To participate, eligible households must be enrolled in Medi-Cal or other government assistance programs like CalFresh, Lifeline or Supplemental Security Income. In addition, households must have four people with an annual income of less than $53,000.
“The internet is so much more than connectivity, it’s a tool that can move entire communities forward,” said IEHP Community Resource Center Manager Maria Gallegos. “We’re so proud of this partnership and look forward to doing all we can to inspire future events like these.”
To learn more about the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program and to apply, visit affordableconnectivity.gov.
Latest News - Poverty Symposium Hosted at IEHP Headquarters
, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) hosted Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County’s (CAPSBC) fourth annual 2022 Poverty Symposium Friday, July 29 at its headquarters.
The event gathered elected officials, policy makers and community leaders to share innovative solutions that tackle poverty-related issues in the county. The symposium also included a keynote address from University of California Riverside’s Professor of Public Policy, David Brady, and panel presentations comprised of experts from the housing industry, youth providers and more.
“We are so grateful for the IEHP team’s hospitality in allowing us to host this year’s Poverty Symposium at their facilities,” said Xiomara Henriquez-Ortega, Administrative Support Manager.
“Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County values our long-term partnership with IEHP, and we appreciate their continued support to help us further our mission of helping people and changing lives. This event was an important component of our advocacy efforts to impact change in our communities, and it is a collective effort we are working on with our key partners.”
IEHP’s 400,000-square-foot Atrium building is no stranger to hosting positive, impactful events.
In addition to being a home base for more than 2,800 IEHP employees, the ENERGY STAR® certified facility has served internal team members, industry professionals and the community for celebrations and in great times of need.
Past events at the Atrium have included the health plan’s annual Mission Conference, innovative health information technology showcases, COVID-19 personal protective equipment distributions, super vaccine clinics and more.
“Events like the CAPSBC Poverty Symposium stimulate critical discussions and connections that move our communities forward,” said IEHP Senior Director of Community Health Cesar Armendariz. “We are extremely grateful for our strong partnership with CAPSBC and the great work they do and look forward to hosting future collaborations with our many community partners at our beautiful Atrium site as we work together to heal and inspire the human spirit.”
Latest News - IEHP Responds to the Department of Health Care Services
vices
PO Box 997413
Sacramento, CA 95899-7413
ContractPolicyAdmin@dhcs.ca.gov
RE: Inland Empire Health Plan – Contractor and Grantee Report on Compliance with Economic Sanctions in Response to Russia’s Actions in Ukraine
Dear Michelle,
We have taken the following actions in response to Executive Order N-6-22 (EO) regarding sanctions in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine.
We have reviewed our investments and contracts and confirmed they comply with economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, as well
as any sanctions imposed under state law.
We have requested our contractors with agreements for commodities, services, and technology to comply with existing economic sanctions.
We have notified all contractors and grantees of their obligations to comply with economic sanctions.
We have directed grantees, and contractors with agreements valued at $5 million or more, to report to the agency or department regarding their compliance with economic sanctions.
We have directed all grantees, and contractors with agreements valued at $5 million or more, to report on steps they have taken in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, including, but not limited to, desisting from making new investments in, or engaging in financial transactions with, Russian entities, not transferring technology to Russia or Russian entities, and directly providing support to the government and people of Ukraine.
Sincerely,
Jarrod McNaughton, MBA, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer
Latest News - IEHP Earns Rancho Cucamonga Fire District’s Business Partner of the Year Award
re District at the City’s Fire and Police Recognition Celebration on September 9. The distinguished award recognizes the health plan’s partnership with the City and County of San Bernardino to host an ongoing super vaccine clinic at the health plan’s headquarters.
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, IEHP’s 400,000-square-foot headquarter building (known as the Atrium) was transformed into a super vaccination site in February 2021 where more than 36,900 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to date.
“We are incredibly humbled to receive this recognition from the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District,” said Jarrod McNaughton, IEHP Chief Executive Officer. “Hosting the vaccine clinic is very important to us. As a health plan, a partner of the city and county, we knew we needed to do our part to make these vaccines accessible.”
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District’s Business Partner of the Year is traditionally awarded to a community business who assists the district as a problem solver.
“This award is our humble way of expressing our gratitude for the partnership in this historic effort. We thank IEHP for opening their doors and making a difference in thousands of lives within our community during these unprecedented times,” said Ivan Rojer, Rancho Cucamonga Fire District’s Fire Chief.
IEHP has been a Rancho Cucamonga Business Partner since relocating from San Bernardino in 2013. Prior to March 2020, IEHP’s ENERGY STAR® certified Atrium building supported more than 2,400 Team Members (IEHP employees), who have temporarily transitioned to full-time work-from-home schedules during the pandemic.
“In addition to addressing the needs of our Members and residents throughout the Inland Empire, it means so much to us that we were able to open our building to provide more access for our friends and neighbors in Rancho Cucamonga as well,” said Dr. Takashi Wada, IEHP Chief Medical Officer. “We are incredibly grateful for the recognition and the ongoing support pouring into the vaccine clinic. And we look forward to continuing our partnerships to help increase vaccine rates in our region.”
The clinic is located at 10801 Sixth Street in Rancho Cucamonga and is scheduled to run for the rest of the year. Appointments and walk-ins can be accommodated. Appointments can be made at SBCovid19.com/vaccine.
Latest News - IEHP Physicians Encourage COVID-19 Vaccines for Youth
ren (ages 5-11) against COVID-19 as cases continue to surge across the state. The health plan is supporting access to the vaccine for Inland Empire families through sponsorships of child-friendly vaccine clinics across Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Members who receive their first COVID-19 vaccine are also eligible to receive a free $50 gift card at IEHP-sponsored clinics listed on the health plan’s website. IEHP is also providing fact-based information for parents and guardians on their website and across the plan’s social media accounts.
“IEHP is joining forces with several partners to ensure the community has access to vaccines and clinical information to stay healthy,” said Dr. Priya Batra, IEHP’s Senior Medical Director for Family and Community Health. “Vaccinating children who are eligible can protect unvaccinated younger siblings and family Members who are vulnerable to COVID-19. The risk of hospitalization and health complications is greatly reduced in children who are vaccinated.”
According to the CDC, the approved complete Pfizer dose for children aged 5-11 is 20 micrograms (a third of the 60 micrograms for adults) – administered at 10 micrograms per dose 21 days apart – and has undergone rigorous testing to prove it is safe and effective.
“It’s no secret the vaccine is effective in dramatically reducing contraction of COVID-19 and symptoms requiring hospitalization,” said Dr. Takashi Wada, IEHP’s Chief Medical Officer. “Providing our children that protection is essential, especially as our communities continue to open and try to return to normal operations. Vaccinating children will encourage and allow the safe return of all our children’s favorite sporting activities, play dates, school functions and more.”
Click here to learn more about where to receive COVID-19 vaccines for you and your child.
Latest News - Meet Maria: 92-Year-Old Finds Wellness and Renewal at IEHP Community Resource Center
Maria found herself experiencing depression and longing for a purpose in life. Her home was missing the family bustle, boundless energy and joyful sounds from years past.
“I would cry and cry there,” said Maria, 92, in Spanish about her modest, but empty, longtime San Bernardino home.
As if an answer to her prayers, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) opened their San Bernardino Community Resource Center in 2015 — just steps away from Maria’s too-quiet space.
“Thank God they put this center here,” expressed Maria. “I said to myself, ‘Oh, they couldn’t have put it in a better location. I’ve got to go, I can go walking, I don’t need someone to take me.’ It was practically at my front door.”
IEHP’S WHY
So, every day for the last seven years, Maria puts on her workout attire – complete with a spiffy pair of Skechers sneakers – and takes the short stroll from her house to the Community Resource Center, where she’s become a “crowd favorite” of sorts.
“Maria is definitely a beautiful example of IEHP’s core value of placing our members at the center of our universe,” said Cesar Armendariz, IEHP’s senior director of community health.
Fully embracing the center’s wide-ranging offerings – all free of charge to anyone in the Inland Empire – Maria has taken a variety of fitness classes including Zumba®, aerobic boxing, Latin dance and yoga. She’s also spent time in health education classes, learning about asthma, diabetes and nutrition.
The staff at IEHP’s San Bernardino Community Resource Center look to Maria as their inspiration and motivation of their “why.” “She fully embodies the reason we provide these services,” said Armendariz. “Knowing we provided connection and heartfelt space for Maria to enjoy her golden years, instead of suffering through them alone in a spiral of isolation, fuels our own purpose. This is what healing and inspiring the human spirit looks like!”
As an added bonus, Maria brings smiles to everyone she encounters, always engaging with IEHP team members and fellow community residents.
“Eventually, she was very involved with whoever walked through the door,” said IEHP San Bernardino Community Resource Center Team Member Marjorie Chavez. “It’s been amazing to see how everyone welcomes Maria and how she embraces everyone who walks through the center.”
PLACE & PURPOSE
To watch Maria stepping, turning and moving to the spicy sounds of the latest Zumba® routine – never missing a beat – you’d never know she’s 92.
To witness Maria’s current-day, happy interactions with other people at the center, you’d also never know about the sadness that once filled her heart.
For Maria, the emptiness she felt before IEHP entered her life is gone – and so are the tears.
She now knows IEHP’s San Bernardino Community Resource Center is the place and the purpose she craved all along.
“My whole life has changed here. I feel renewed,” said Maria, then adding an encouraging invitation to other San Bernardino residents. “Come to the center, because there’s help here for everyone – for our bodies and our minds.”
Click here to learn more about IEHP’s three Community Resource Centers.