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treach program for our providers and pharmacies. We perform phone and one-on-one outreaches with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacy staff. Our goal is to transform the prescriber and pharmacy practice and enhance the provider, pharmacist and member experience. Clinical Drug Education Clinical Drug Education provides materials that focus on a specific drug, drug class, and/or disease state. These materials contain pharmacological and clinical practice information to assist providers and pharmacies in their practice. As new drug information is available, it is important to stay up to date on clinical research findings to assist with member care and medication-use decisions.   Practice Development Practice development education provides materials that focus on enhancing provider and member experience. The materials contain guidance on Formulary Utilization and PA submissions as well as insights regarding electronic prescribing and electronic health records. It is our commitment to provider practice optimization tools and resources to enhance member care.   You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or later to view the PDF files. Click here to download a free copy by clicking Adobe Acrobat Reader.  By clicking on this link, you will be leaving the IEHP website. Biosimilars A growing trend in healthcare is the use of biosimilar drugs. The following information will assist you and your practice on prescribing biosimilars. What is a Biosimilar? (PDF) Biosimilars: Are They the Same Quality? (PDF) Biological Product Definitions (PDF) Prescribing Biosimilar Products (PDF) Prescribing Interchangeable Products (PDF) Opioid and Chronic Pain Management In collaboration with Riverside University Health System (RUHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), IEHP would like to provide the following information to assist you and your practice on prescribing opioids for chronic pain management. CURES CURES FAQ (PDF) CURES 2.0 User Guide (PDF) CURES tips and tricks (PDF) Naloxone Naxolone Drug facts (PDF) Naxolone instructions for use (PDF) First Responder Naxolone administration fact sheet (PDF) Opioid Prescribing Guidelines Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) FAQ (PDF) CDC Guideline Infographic (PDF) CDC Guidelines Factsheet (PDF) TurnTheTide Pocket Guide for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain (PDF) CDC Guideline at a Glance  Opioid Tapering Clinical Pocket Guide to Tapering (PDF) Tapering Resource-AAFP (PDF) Opioid Tapering Resource pack (PDF) Pharmacy Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Substance Abuse (PDF) Urine Drug Testing CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain UDT for monitoring opioid therapy-AAFP (PDF) X-Waiver  X-Waiver resources Removal of DATA Waiver (X-Waiver) Requirement https://www.samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/removal-data-waiver-requirement All prescriptions for buprenorphine will now only require a standard DEA registration number. For additional information on the removal of the DATA-Waiver requirement, see the Removal of DATA Waiver (X-Waiver) Requirement. Practice Optimization   Electronic Prescribing (e-Rx) Electronic prescribing is a growing standard in the healthcare industry. Most electronic health record systems offer electronic prescription capabilities. The information below will provide insight to the practice of e-prescribing. Benefits of e-Rx brochure (PDF) Formulary Utilization The IEHP Formulary offers a variety of drugs based on safety and efficacy for any condition. The information below will help you find out how to access and interpret the formulary Medicare FAQ (PDF) The process of submitting a prior authorization may be cumbersome for your practice. The information below will help you understand this process and assist with receiving a proper decision in a timely manner.   For any questions regarding Pharmacy Academic Detailing Training please contact: PharmacyAcademicDetailing@iehp.org     You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or later to view the PDF files. Click here to download a free copy by clicking Adobe Acrobat Reader. By clicking on this link, you will be leaving the IEHP website. Information on this page is current as of January 1. 2022  

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

MTM is a term to describe a broad range of services offered by Pharmacists on our health care team.  The IEHP Clinical Pharmacy Team reviews the Members’ medicines, making sure they’re taking the right ones for their health conditions. If you are a Provider for IEHP Members who qualify for the MTM Program, you can let them know to look out for a letter from us. They will be enrolled automatically—unless they opt-out. MTM is offered to Members at no additional cost. IEHP's MTM services include these core elements: Medication therapy reviews Medication education Disease management A team of Pharmacists and Doctors developed these MTM services to help provide better prescription drug coverage for our Members. For example, MTM also helps identify possible medication errors. Medicare MTM Program This is a free program under Medicare Part D for IEHP DualChoice Members who have multiple medical conditions, take many prescription drugs, and have high drug costs to assist with better medication management and overall health. IEHP DualChoice Members’ enrollment includes a yearly comprehensive medication review (CMR) and regular targeted medication review (TMR) services throughout the year. MTM services include: Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR) An IEHP Clinical Pharmacist will provide an annual comprehensive review of the IEHP DualChoice Member’s medications over the phone. The Pharmacist will review IEHP DualChoice Member’s medications and make clinical recommendations to IEHP DualChoice Members and Providers. Targeted Medication Review (TMR) The IEHP Clinical Pharmacy Team will also offer TMRs through the year by reviewing issues with the participating IEHP DualChoice Member’s medicines. The team will perform TMRs for all enrolled beneficiaries every three months. The beneficiary may get TMR recommendations by mail and their Primary Care Provider may receive recommendations by fax—if the IEHP Clinical Pharmacy Team deems it necessary. For more information, IEHP DualChoice Members eligible for CMR or TMR services can call 1-877-273-IEHP (4347), 8am-5pm (PST), 7 days a week, including holidays. TTY users should call 1-800-718-4347.  Click here for a blank personal medication list. Medicare MTM Program services may have limited eligibility criteria. They are available for the following conditions: 1.   The IEHP DualChoice Member has a minimum of three (3) disease states: Bone Disease-Arthritis-Osteoporosis Bone Disease-Arthritis-Rheumatoid Arthritis Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) Diabetes Dyslipidemia End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Hypertension Mental Health Chronic/ Disabling Mental Health Conditions Respiratory Disease – Asthma Respiratory Disease – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 2.   The IEHP DualChoice Member is prescribed a minimum of five (5) different medications to treat those disease states: ACE-Inhibitors Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) Antidepressants Antihyperlipidemic Antihypertensives Antipsychotics Beta Blockers Bronchodilators Calcium Channel Blockers Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) Diuretics Insulins Oral Hypoglycemics Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Tumor Necrosis Factors (TNFs) Inhaled Corticosteroids Calcimimetic Cardiac Glycoside Colony Stimulating Factors Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Glucocorticosteroids Neprilysin Inhibitor NSAIDs Phosphate Binders Vitamin D Analogs 3. Drug costs of $1,233.75 (one-fourth of $4,935) for the previous three months are likely to be incurred. To learn more about MTM, call IEHP DualChoice (HMO-DSNP) at 1-877-IEHP (4347), 8am-8pm (PST), 7 days a week, including holidays. TTY users should call 1-800-718-4347.   For answers to frequently asked questions, please download the FAQ document below: MTM FAQs (PDF) For details, contact the IEHP Pharmaceutical Services Department at (909) 890-2049, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. IEHP DualChoice (HMO-D-SNP) [Medicare-Medicaid Plan] is a Health Plan that contracts with both Medicare and Medi-Cal to provide benefits of both programs to enrollees. Information on this page is current as of March 2023. H5355_CMC_20_1900233_Accepted 

symptoms of COVID-19 People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms, including: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea Go to the hospital or seek emergency medical attention right away if you develop severe COVID-19 symptoms, including: Trouble breathing Persistent pain or pressure in the chest New confusion Inability to wake or stay awake Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone What to do if you are feeling sick If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, consider the following actions: Get tested for COVID-19: It is free. IEHP will also pay for members who receive standard COVID-19 testing and doctor-ordered tests, no matter what type of test. Your doctor is required to bill IEHP directly for these tests. Visit your doctor or an urgent care center either in-person or telehealth access within 24 hours of symptoms starting. For IEHP members, if you can’t reach your doctor or if it’s after-hours, you can call IEHP’s 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line at 1-888-244-4347 or 711 for TTY users, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our trained nurses offer medical advice and, if needed, will connect you with a doctor via phone or video chat. Facts about COVID-19 treatments Most COVID-19 treatments are pills that you take at home. COVID-19 medications are free in California. You don’t need to have insurance or be a U.S. citizen. COVID-19 medications work best when started as soon as possible, within the first 5-7 days of symptoms. If you think you may have COVID, don’t wait for symptoms to get worse. COVID-19 medications are safe and effective at stopping COVID-19 illness from getting serious. They can lower the risk of serious illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19 by half or more. COVID-19 medications may help you test negative sooner and may reduce the risk of long COVID symptoms.* COVID-19 medications are recommended for people 12 years and older who have certain health conditions or other common factors that increase risk. A doctor can tell you if you are eligible to receive COVID-19 medications and which type is best for you. COVID-19 medications are effective whether you are vaccinated or not. If you test positive for COVID-19, have symptoms, and meet the following criteria, you should seek treatment: You are 50 years old or older –OR– You are unvaccinated or not up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations –OR– You have a health condition or other factors that increase risk. These include obesity, asthma, diabetes, lack of physical activity, smoking, mental health conditions such as depression, being of a racial/ethnic minority, and more. Learn more about medical conditions that increase the risk of serious illness from COVID-19. Click here for more information on mental health and mood conditions. * Early evidence suggests that the COVID-19 medication Paxlovid may decrease the risk of developing long COVID symptoms. These symptoms can last for weeks, months or years after a COVID-19 infection. How to get tested for COVID-19 It’s important to know how and when to test for COVID-19. Testing can give you peace of mind, provide you with information to help you make decisions about your health and help slow the spread of the virus in our community. Where to get tested for COVID-19 Visit our link for more information: https://www.iehp.org/en/members/covid-19?target=covid-19-testing-sites  What if you test positive for COVID-19 Self-isolate to avoid spreading the virus to others; click here for tips about isolation and precautions for people with COVID-19 Immediately seek treatment options How to get treatment Contact your doctor’s office Contact your pharmacy Visit a test-to-treat location

offer in place of services or settings covered under the Medicaid State Plan. These services should be medically appropriate and cost-effective alternatives. Beginning January 1, 2022, IEHP began offering 11 DHCS Preapproved Community Supports services. Effective July 1, 2023, 3 additional services were added. Please click on the service for additional details. Asthma Remediation Community Transition Services/Nursing Facility Transition to a Home Home Modifications Housing Deposits Housing Tenancy and Sustaining Services Housing Transition Navigation Services Medically Supportive Food/Meals/Medically Tailored Meals Nursing Facility Transition/Diversion to Assisted Living Facilities, such as Residential Care Recuperative Care (Medical Respite) Short-Term Post-Hospitalization Housing Sobering Centers (Riverside County) Day Habilitation  Personal Care and Homemaker Services  Respite Services  Community Supports FAQs (PDF) Please return the completed Community Supports Service Provider Assessment (PDF) via email to DGCommunitySupportTeam@iehp.org   You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or later to view the PDF files. You can download a free copy by clicking here.

s for Contracted and Non-Contracted Providers Emergency and Post-Stabilization Care for IEHP Members IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Model of Care Training for Non-Contracted Providers Provider Referral Outside of the IEHP Network 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.   (Back to Non-Contracted Providers Menu) 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.   (Back to Non-Contracted Providers Menu) 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)   *We recommend opening file in: Mozilla Firefox, MS Edge, Chrome or MS Internet Explorer 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   (Back to Non-Contracted Providers Menu) Provider Referral Outside of the IEHP Network   In cases where an out-of-network provider that has been approved to provide service(s) to an IEHP Member and needs to refer said IEHP Member to another out-of-network provider, the approved out-of-network provider must first contact the Member’s IPA to request the referral. The Member’s IPA will review the request for referral and provide a decision within regulatory timeframes. The Member’s IPA will approve the request if it is deemed medically necessary and if IEHP or the IPA does not have an appropriate alternative provider available within its network. If you have any questions or if you would like to request a referral, please reach out to the Member’s IPA.   (Back to Non-Contracted Providers Menu) You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or later to view the PDF files. You can download a free copy by clicking here.

atives that MCPs may offer in place of services or settings covered under the California Medicaid State Plan. Beginning January 1, 2022, IEHP began offering 11 DHCS Preapproved Community Supports services. Effective July 1, 2023,  3 additional services were added. Please click on the service for additional details. Asthma Remediation Environmental Asthma Trigger Remediations are physical modifications to a home environment that are necessary to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the individual, or enable the individual to function in the home and without which acute asthma episodes could result in the need for emergency services and hospitalization. Community Transition Services/Nursing Facility Transition to a Home Assist members to live in the community and avoid further institutionalization. These services are non-recurring set-up expenses for individuals who are transitioning from a licensed facility to a living arrangement in a private residence where the person is directly responsible for his or her own living expenses. Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (Home Modifications) Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAAs also known as Home Modifications) are physical adaptations to a home that are necessary to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the individual, or enable the individual to function with greater independence in the home: without which the Member would require institutionalization. Housing Deposits Housing Deposits assist with identifying, coordinating, securing, or funding one-time services and modifications necessary to enable a person to establish a basic household that do not constitute room and board. Housing Tenancy & Sustaining Services This service provides tenancy and sustaining services, with a goal of maintaining safe and stable tenancy once housing is secured. Housing Transition Navigation Services Housing transition services assist Members with obtaining housing. Medically Supportive Food/Meals/Medically Tailored Meals Malnutrition and poor nutrition can lead to devastating health outcomes, higher utilization, and increased costs, particularly among Members with chronic conditions. Meals help individuals achieve their nutrition goals at critical times to help them regain and maintain their health. Results include improved Member health outcomes, lower hospital readmission rates, a well-maintained nutritional health status, and increased Member satisfaction. Nursing Facility Transition/Diversion to Assisted Living Facilities Nursing Facility Transition/Diversion services assist individuals to live in the community and/or avoid institutionalization when possible. The goal is to both facilitate nursing facility transition back into a home-like, community setting and/or prevent skilled nursing admissions for Members with an imminent need for nursing facility level of care (LOC). Individuals have a choice of residing in an assisted living setting as an alternative to long-term placement in a nursing facility when they meet eligibility requirements. Recuperative Care (Medical Respite) Recuperative care, also referred to as medical respite care, is short-term residential care for individuals who no longer require hospitalization, but still need to heal from an injury or illness (including behavioral health conditions) and whose condition would be exacerbated by an unstable living environment. An extended stay in a recovery care setting allows individuals to continue their recovery and receive post-discharge treatment while obtaining access to primary care, behavioral health services, case management and other supportive social services, such as transportation, food, and housing. Short-Term Post-Hospitalization Housing Short-Term Post-Hospitalization housing provides Members who do not have a residence and who have high medical or behavioral health needs with the opportunity to continue their medical/psychiatric/substance use disorder recovery immediately after exiting an inpatient hospital (either acute or psychiatric or Chemical Dependency and Recovery hospital), residential substance use disorder treatment or recovery facility, residential mental health treatment facility, correctional facility, nursing facility, or recuperative care and avoid further utilization of State plan services. Sobering Centers (Riverside County) Sobering centers are alternative destinations for individuals who are found to be publicly intoxicated (due to alcohol and/or other drugs) and would otherwise be transported to the emergency department or jail. Sobering centers provide these individuals, primarily those who are homeless or those with unstable living situations, with a safe, supportive environment to become sober. Day Habilitation Programs Effective July 1st - Day Habilitation Programs are provided in a participant’s home or an out-of-home, non-facility setting. The programs are designed to assist the participant in acquiring, retaining, and improving self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in the person’s natural environment. Respite Services Effective July 1st - These are provided to caregivers of participants who require intermittent temporary supervision. The services are provided on a short-term basis because of the absence or need for relief of those persons who normally care for and/or supervise them and are non-medical in nature. Personal Care and Homemaker Services Effective July 1st - This service is provided for individuals who need assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), such as bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, or feeding. Personal Care Services can also include assistance with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, and money management. IEHP Direct and Delegated Providers can submit referrals for Community Supports via the Provider Portal. For questions on how to submit a referral or more information relating to the above services, Providers can call the Provider Call Center at (909) 890-2054 or (866) 223-4347. Please continue to direct IEHP Members needing additional information on Community Supports services to IEHP Member Services at (800) 440-4347, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. TTY users should call (800) 718-4347. If you have programmatic questions, please email DGCommunitySupportTeam@iehp.org Community Supports Provider Brochure - English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF) | Chinese (PDF) | Vietnamese (PDF) Community Supports FAQs (PDF) Medi-Cal Community Supports or In Lieu of Services (ILOS) Policy Guide (PDF)   You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or later to view the PDF files. You can download a free copy by clicking here.

id{ position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Don't Lose Your Medi-Cal: Take Action Today! The Clock Is Ticking on Your Medi-Cal Benefits... Over the past three years of the COVID public health emergency - known as PHE - you were able to keep your Medi-Cal without renewing it. As we move out of the PHE, you need to take action now to keep getting the same health care coverage. Complete the renewal packet inside and return it right away to your county Medi-Cal office. You can renew your Medi-Cal online, by mail, in person or by phone. Need help filling out the forms? Call IEHP’s Eligibility team at: 1-888-860-1296, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Your Medi-Cal needs to be renewed each year to keep your benefits Information to Keep in Mind update Once a year, you will get a letter in the mail from the county that tells you if your Medi-Cal was automatically renewed by the county or if your county needs more information. warning It’s important to read this letter and follow the instructions. What Information Will the County Ask for? Completed Renewal Forms Income Verification Contact Info Updates If your county asks for more information, you must give it to them by the due date. If you do not respond by the due date, your Medi-Cal benefits may end. Notice: State Leaders Issue Warning of Medi-Cal ScamScammers and con artists are contacting Medi-Cal members asking for a fee to apply for or renew their coverage. IMPORTANT:  Medi-Cal will NOT ask you for payment in an application or renewal process. If someone contacts you posing as a county, state or community partner and asks for money, do NOT send it to them. Questions? Call IEHP’s Eligibility team at 1-888-860-1296, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. How Can You Turn in This Information? You may submit the information online, by mail, in person, or phone. 1. Go Online Create your online account today at BenefitsCal.com, and select the “Create an Account” link. Watch the video above. If you already have a BenefitsCal.com account, you can submit by following the steps in the video above. 2. Mail packet to county San Bernardino County:Click to look for a mailing location near youRiverside County:Click to look for a mailing location near you*Note: The packet comes with an envelope for you to return the paperwork. 3. Visit your county office San Bernardino County:Click to look for a county office near youRiverside County:Click to look for a county office near you 4. Call your county office San Bernardino County:1-877-410-8829Monday-Friday, 7am-5pmRiverside County:1-877-410-8827Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm FAQs: Questions & Answers About Renewing Your Medi-Cal access_time What if I miss the due date? Contact the county to find out if you can still turn in your paperwork. send What happens after I submit the form? You will receive a letter from the county once your documents have been reviewed. forum Who do I talk to if I have more questions If you need more help, call IEHP at 1-888-860-1296, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm or your county Medi-Cal office: Riverside County: 1-877-410-8827, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm San Bernardino County: 1-877-410-8829, Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm home What should I do if I moved? Contact the county office to make sure they have current information for you and your family: Current Name Address Phone Number Email Address The county needs this to contact you with important information about your Medi-Cal. View More Frequently Asked Questions Here

th Care Services (DHCS), California Advancing and Innovating Medi‐Cal (CalAIM) is a long‐term commitment to transform and strengthen Medi‐Cal, offering Californians a more equitable, coordinated, and person‐centered approach to maximizing their health and life trajectory.1 DHCS Goals For CalAIM 2 Identify and manage comprehensive needs through whole person care approaches and social drivers of health. Improve quality outcomes, reduce health disparities, and transform the delivery system through value-based initiatives, modernization, and payment reform. Make Medi‐Cal a more consistent and seamless system for enrollees to navigate by reducing complexity and increasing flexibility. Resource Links DHCS CalAIM page DHCS CalAIM Transformation Infographic (PDF) DHCS Medi-Cal Alignment Primer (PDF) IEHP Enhanced Care Management IEHP Enhanced Care Management (Member Page) IEHP Community Support Services IEHP Community Support Services (Member Page)   1,2https://dhcs.ca.gov/calaim You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or later to view the PDF files. You can download a free copy by clicking here.  

to act now! During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), your Medi-Cal was renewed automatically – even if you had changes in your household. But now Medi-Cal members like you must again renew coverage each year to keep your health care benefits. Your county will mail you a letter or yellow envelope about your Medi-Cal eligibility. The letter will tell you if your Medi-Cal coverage was renewed automatically. If the county could not auto-renew, then you’ll need to complete the packet and return it right away by mail or in-person to your Medi-Cal office. Or fill it out online at www.BenefitsCal.com. Always make sure your contact information is updated with your local county office. What if I’m not sure of my Medi-Cal renewal date? You can contact your local Medi-Cal county office, call IEHP’s Eligibility team at 1-888-860-1296 or visit www.BenefitsCal.com. (You can set up an online account if you don’t have one yet.) How do I update my contact information? Call IEHP’s Eligibility team at 1-888-860-1296, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, or Create and update your online account at www.BenefitsCal.com, or Call or visit your county office: Riverside County: 1-877-410-8827, Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm San Bernardino County: 1-877-410-8829, Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm How do I report a change if I have SSI? If you get SSI, Social Security will process your Medi-Cal renewal. If you have questions: Call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778, Monday through Friday, 8am – 7pm, or Contact your local Social Security office via their online locator. What if I am no longer eligible for Medi-Cal? You may be able to get health coverage through Covered California. The county office will send you information about how to sign up. Who do I contact if I have additional questions? If you need more help, call IEHP’s Eligibility team at 1-888-860-1296, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Or contact your county Medi-Cal office: Riverside County: 1-877-410-8827, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm San Bernardino County: 1-877-410-8829, Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm

e options. These may be offered (instead of state plan-covered services) to qualified Members at medium to high levels of risk. Community Supports can help you remain healthy, reduce complications from illnesses, and avoid unnecessary stays in the hospital, nursing facilities, and emergency departments You may find that Community Supports with IEHP can help during a transition in housing or care. If you need help managing your health, IEHP’s Community Supports might be the right choice. When you need extra care IEHP’s Community Supports are open to any Medi-Cal or IEHP DualChoice Cal MediConnect Plan (Medicare-Medicaid Plan) Member who needs supportive care. Community Supports may nurture your whole health—to care for your body and mind. Members who could benefit from Community Supports may be: Facing times without housing Struggling to get food for their loved ones Having asthma issues and need changes to their living space How your Care Team can help you If you can be helped by Community Supports, you may get a care team that can assist in identifying your needs. Then, they will coordinate no-cost services. This includes finding resources for housing, care after leaving the hospital, and dealing with asthma at home. Who may be on your care team: Nurse Care Manager Behavioral Health Care Manager Care Coordinator Community Health Worker Support when you need it Your care team can assist you by phone or in person, and they can even meet you at your location. You are not alone with IEHP’s Community Supports. What community supports are offered? Asthma Remediation: Environmental Asthma Trigger Remediations are physical modifications to a home environment that are necessary to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the individual, or enable the individual to function in the home and without which acute asthma episodes could result in the need for emergency services and hospitalization. Community Transition Services/Nursing Facility Transition to a Home: Assist members to live in the community and avoid further institutionalization.These services are non-recurring set-up expenses for individuals who are transitioning from a licensed facility to a living arrangement in a private residence where the person is directly responsible for his or her own living expenses. Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (Home Modifications): Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAAs also known as Home Modifications) are physical adaptations to a home that are necessary to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the individual, or enable the individual to function with greater independence in the home: without which the Member would require institutionalization. Housing Deposits: Housing Deposits assist with identifying, coordinating, securing, or funding one-time services and modifications necessary to enable a person to establish a basic household that do not constitute room and board. Housing Tenancy & Sustaining Services: This service provides tenancy and sustaining services, with a goal of maintaining safe and stable tenancy once housing is secured. Housing Transition Navigation Services: Housing transition services assist Members with obtaining housing. Medically Supportive Food/Meals/Medically Tailored Meals: Malnutrition and poor nutrition can lead to devastating health outcomes, higher utilization, and increased costs, particularly among Members with chronic conditions. Meals help individuals achieve their nutrition goals at critical times to help them regain and maintain their health. Results include improved Member health outcomes, lower hospital readmission rates, a well-maintained nutritional health status, and increased Member satisfaction. Nursing Facility Transition/Diversion to Assisted Living Facilities: Nursing Facility Transition/Diversion services assist individuals to live in the community and/or avoid institutionalization when possible. The goal is to both facilitate nursing facility transition back into a home-like, community setting and/or prevent skilled nursing admissions for Members with an imminent need for nursing facility level of care (LOC). Individuals have a choice of residing in an assisted living setting as an alternative to long-term placement in a nursing facility when they meet eligibility requirements. Recuperative Care (Medical Respite): Recuperative care, also referred to as medical respite care, is short-term residential care for individuals who no longer require hospitalization, but still need to heal from an injury or illness (including behavioral health conditions) and whose condition would be exacerbated by an unstable living environment. An extended stay in a recovery care setting allows individuals to continue their recovery and receive post-discharge treatment while obtaining access to primary care, behavioral health services, case management and other supportive social services, such as transportation, food, and housing. Short-Term Post-Hospitalization Housing: Short-Term Post-Hospitalization housing provides Members who do not have a residence and who have high medical or behavioral health needs with the opportunity to continue their medical/psychiatric/substance use disorder recovery immediately after exiting an inpatient hospital (either acute or psychiatric or Chemical Dependency and Recovery hospital), residential substance use disorder treatment or recovery facility, residential mental health treatment facility, correctional facility, nursing facility, or recuperative care and avoid further utilization of State plan services. Sobering Centers: Sobering centers are alternative destinations for individuals who are found to be publicly intoxicated (due to alcohol and/or other drugs) and would otherwise be transported to the emergency department or jail. Sobering centers provide these individuals, primarily those who are homeless or those with unstable living situations, with a safe, supportive environment to become sober. Day Habilitation Programs: Day Habilitation Programs are provided in a participant’s home or an out-of-home, non-facility setting. The programs are designed to assist the participant in acquiring, retaining, and improving self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in the person’s natural environment. Respite Services These are provided to caregivers of participants who require intermittent temporary supervision. The services are provided on a short-term basis because of the absence or need for relief of those persons who normally care for and/or supervise them and are non-medical in nature. Personal Care and Homemaker Services This service is provided for individuals who need assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), such as bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, or feeding. Personal Care Services can also include assistance with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, and money management. To learn more about Community Supports, call IEHP Member Services at 1-800-440-IEHP (4347), Monday–Friday, 7am–7pm, and Saturday–Sunday, 8am–5pm. TTY users should call 1-800-718-4347.

s, and other diseases that can make them very sick or even cause death.  How do vaccines work? Vaccines train the body to fight germs that cause disease. When exposed to disease, the body will know how to fight and kill the germs before they cause health problems. This is called immunity against disease. Why so many vaccines? Vaccines are needed in all stages of life. Many are given to infants and young children who need them the most to Grow Well. Vaccines protect against diseases such as: Influenza (Flu) Measles, mumps, rubella Polio Tetanus Varicella (chicken pox) Pertussis (whooping cough) For a complete list of shots, see the Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0-18 (PDF) and Immunization Brochure (PDF). Get Vaccinated at No Cost to You With IEHP, you can get vaccinated at no cost. You can also find schedules for your shots and checkups in your IEHP Member Handbook. Ask your Doctor for an Immunization Record Card or print one by logging into your IEHP Health Account and bring it with you to each checkup.

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ol, hang out with friends, play sports and go to dances. But that’s not all! They also make important choices about their future during this transitional time. Many choices teens make will affect their health as they get older. IEHP wants to help ensure teens are making the healthiest choices possible. IEHP wants to make sure teens stay away from risky habits such as: Smoking Using alcohol and other substances Having unprotected sex Missing school IEHP wants to promote healthy habits like: Eating a well-balanced diet Taking care of teens mental health Exercising Getting enough sleep Having regular Doctor visits Looking for information now? Visit the following links for helpful information and tools on teen health topics. By clicking on the links below, you will be leaving the IEHP site. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Adolescent and School Health  U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Office of Adolescent Health 

of Americans. About nine percent of San Bernardino County residents under the age of 65 were uninsured based on the last count of the US Census. That is why Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) provides coverage to millions of Members in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Discover the health plan that puts its members at the center of their universe. IEHP will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. Keep reading to learn more about IEHP and the benefits offered to Medi-Cal recipients. IEHP Provides Coverage for San Bernardino County Medi-Cal Recipients Medi-Cal is a no-cost or low-cost health coverage program. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to qualified low-income California residents. IEHP is the health plan for Medi-Cal recipients in San Bernardino County. We are dedicated to providing our Members and local communities with optimal care and vibrant health. Top-Class Medi-Cal Services Medi-Cal is a no-cost or low-cost health coverage program. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to qualified low-income California residents. IEHP is the health plan for Medi-Cal recipients in San Bernardino County. We are dedicated to providing our Members and local communities with optimal care and vibrant health. With IEHP and Medi-Cal coverage, Members not only have access to general health care but also advanced and specialized care such as: Transgender services Laboratory services Radiology services Pediatric care Mental health services Addiction rehabilitation care These are just a few examples of how IEHP’s network of Providers gives Members and their families in San Bernardino County a wide range of medical care. To apply for Medi-Cal in San Bernardino County call the IEHP Enrollment Advisors at (866) 294-4347, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. TTY users should call (800) 720-4347. You may also call Health Care Options at 1-800-430-4263 or visit www.healthcareoptions.dhcs.ca.gov. TTY users should call 1-800-430-7077. Vision Services IEHP provides vision coverage and has a wide network of vision specialists. IEHP Members get a free vision exam every 24 months, additional or more frequent eye exams are covered if medically necessary, such as those with diabetes. You also get a pair of eyeglasses, with both frames and lenses every 24 months, when you have a valid prescription. Contact lens testing and contact lenses may be covered if the use of eyeglasses is not possible due to eye disease or condition. Medi-Cal San Bernardino Dental Services Through Medi-Cal, you and your family get professional dental services. This benefit is included with your Medi-Cal coverage at little to no cost to you.  Some of the types of dental care offered include: Diagnostic and preventive dental hygiene (such as examinations, X-rays, and teeth cleanings) Emergency services for pain control Tooth extractions Root canal treatments (anterior/posterior) Scaling and root planning Crowns (prefabricated/laboratory) Orthodontics for children who quality Complete and partial dentures Topical fluoride If you have any questions or need help finding a Medi-Cal dental provider, call the Medi-Cal Dental Customer Service Line at 1-800-322-6384, or visit www.smilecalifornia.org. Medical Trip Transportation Your Medi-Cal benefits include round trip transportation for plan-covered health services and Medi-Cal-covered services, such as mental health, substance abuse and dental, within San Bernardino and Riverside counties. IEHP covers: Visits to your Primary Care Doctor, Specialists and urgent care clinics. Visit for dental, mental health, substance abuse and other services. Click here to learn more about transportation services offered by IEHP. How to Apply for Medi-Cal IEHP’s mission to heal and inspire the human spirit is made possible through its Vision—to not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. You have many options to apply for Medi-Cal, these include: Call IEHP Call 1-866-294-4347, 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. TTY users should call 1-800-720-4347. You’ll speak to one of IEHP’s friendly bilingual Enrollment Advisors. By Mail You can mail your completed and signed application to:   Covered California P.O. Box 989725 West Sacramento, CA 95798-9725 Or mail it to the Riverside County Medi-Cal Office. Apply in Person Click here to find the Riverside County Medi-Cal Office. Apply Online Click here to apply online. Get Health Coverage Now Become a member of the IEHP family and get access to the top-rated California state medical insurance. For more than 25 years, IEHP has proudly served Inland Empire residents and their families. Join IEHP now and make your health our top priority.  

lts, ages 5-16, about the health-related dangers of smoking and tobacco usage. Eradicator makes appearances at a variety of community events, including school events, health fairs and other health-related activities. He has connected with thousands of children and young adults throughout the years, autographing posters and comic books. Eradicator Video Eradicator Comic Book (PDF)

afety. Rad Rider Bicycle Safety Program, targets children ages of 5 to 14. Rad Rider makes appearances at a variety of community events, including school events, health fairs and other health-related activities. He has connected with thousands of children throughout the years, autographing posters, comic books, and bike helmets. Rad Rider Video Rad Rider Comic Book (PDF)

it Medicare-Medicaid plan in the country, today announced that Angelica Baltazar, MSW, has been named as president of the newly created IEHP Foundation. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of IEHP and is uniquely positioned to increase philanthropy and generosity in the region, helping to fill the void for those most vulnerable and keeping dollars in the community.  The Foundation’s work is centered around achieving what IEHP calls Vibrant Health for the Inland Empire. Vibrant Health means that IEHP’s Members and the residents of the Inland Empire will have access to a better, more joyful life through programs that address the root causes of illness, health equity, and the core needs of the community.  Baltazar has more than 20 years of experience in the public health and human services sectors. She joins IEHP from San Antonio Regional Hospital where she most recently served as the Executive Lead for Health Equity and the Executive Director of the Lewis-San Antonio Healthy Communities Institute.  Baltazar holds a bachelor’s in social work from Cal Poly Pomona and master’s in policy planning and administration from Loma Linda University. She is a community advisory member for Inland SoCal United Way, and a board member of Partners for Better Health and Promise Scholars.  “Finding the right person to lead the IEHP Foundation was a critical first step in its development,” said IEHP Chief Executive Officer Jarrod McNaughton. “Angelica’s expertise in this field will support our efforts to improve the health of the IE for decades into the future.”

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.

loween this year with a special Trunk-Or-Treat in San Bernardino. The second annual Trunk-Or-Treat event is the result of a partnership between Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) and Southern California Resource Services for Independent Living (SCRS-IL) and will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 5-8 p.m. at the SCRS-IL’s San Bernardino office at 1950 S. Sunwest Lane. “This is the only Inland Empire event serving our disabled community in the month of October,” said SCRS-IL Chief Executive Officer Rudy Contreras, who organized the inaugural Trunk-Or-Treat in just 30 days last year after learning the community needed a Halloween activity for children with disabilities during the pandemic.  The Trunk-Or-Treat will feature carnival games, candy, accessible spooky mazes, snacks, refreshments, community resources and a vaccine clinic.  “Last year’s event was a reopening of inclusivity, and this year, we’re building on that with more sponsors, games, prizes, booths and even more community,” added Contreras. “With partners like IEHP, we’re able to make that happen and create safe, inclusive spaces that celebrate the diversity of our community.” Attendees who receive a vaccine at the event will receive a free cooler or beach chair, and IEHP members ages 6 and older who receive their first vaccine will be given a $50 gift card. Grocery boxes will also be provided to the first 150 families in attendance. “When community partners and organizations come together and support the needs of our neighbors and communities, we move one step closer to ensuring vibrant health to those we serve,” said IEHP Independent Living and Diversity Services Community Health Representative Jose Solorzano. “It doesn’t get any better than that.” For more information, visit https://www.scrs-ilc.org/trunkortreat.