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Special Programs - California Children Services
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What is CCS?
CCS is a statewide program that enables children with qualifying conditions to receive specialized services related to that condition independent from IEHP. The CCS program provides diagnostic and treatment services, and medical case management for those who have qualifying conditions.
CCS also provides occupational and physical therapy services through the Medical Therapy Program (MTP). The Medical Therapy Program (MTP) is a special program that provides physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), for children who have disabling conditions, generally due to neurological or musculoskeletal disorders
Who Qualifies?
The CCS program services children and young adults under the age of 21 who have eligible medical conditions. Examples of CCS-eligible conditions include, but are not limited to, chronic and acute medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, cerebral palsy, heart disease, cancer, traumatic injuries, and infectious diseases producing major sequelae.
For a more inclusive list of diagnoses and medical criteria of qualifying conditions please reference the below links:
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs/Documents/CCSMedicalEligibility.pdf
Provider Responsibilities
Primary Care Physicians (PCPs), Specialty Providers, and IPA/Medical Groups are responsible for performing appropriate baseline health assessments and diagnostic evaluations sufficient to identify children and young adults with potential CCS-qualifying conditions and refer to CCS as needed.
PCPs are responsible for all well child and pediatric preventative services as these services are not a covered benefit of CCS. PCPs are also responsible in assisting CCS members with transition from CCS to IEHP authorizations at the age of 21 when members age out of the CCS program.
Benefits of CCS Enrollment
CCS Clients are not restricted to in area providers but have access to any CCS paneled provider within the state of California when a need for the specialty care has been determined to be CCS eligible. Once a client is determined to be eligible for CCS, the client will continue to be medically eligible for CCS until treatment is complete or age 21 when the CCS program ends.
Additional Resources
To assist our valued Providers, every Member active with CCS has a distinct red “CCS” widget in the Provider Portal. Opening that widget enables you to view the diagnosis being treated and any Specialists and their treatment authorization range.
For any questions about your Member’s CCS care or management, please do not hesitate to contact IEHP’s CCS Team at: (800) 706-4347 or by email at CCSCareManagement@iehp.org .
(By clicking on the links below, you will be leaving the IEHP site)
For additional CCS resources please reference the below links:
CCS Program Overview: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs
CCS Program Application: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/formsandpubs/forms
CCS Brochure (English/Spanish): https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs/Pages/CCSBrochure.aspx
How to become a CCS Provider: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs/Pages/ProviderEnroll.aspx
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Provider Resources - Clinical Practice Guidelines
assist primary care providers in delivering care in accordance with IEHP standards. Resources are reviewed regularly and updated to reflect changes from a regulatory and clinical standpoint.
Preventive Care Guidelines
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) / Bright Futures
Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)
Clinical Practice Guidelines Library
The guidelines contained on this page are recommended by IEHP with the intent to enhance Member care. IEHP’s Clinical Practice Guidelines topics are organized using the following categories:
United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF);
IEHP Internal Library;
Healthcare Effectiveness Data Information Set (HEDIS); and
Managed Care Accountability Set (MCAS)
Links or documents embedded within the Internal Library category indicate literature that has been published by leading, formal organizations and have been endorsed/approved by IEHP’s Medical Directors and Quality Committee. IEHP produced information relevant to the topic will also be listed in this category. We have also indicated any HEDIS/ MCAS measures that are pertinent to the topic. Additionally, IEHP accepts USPSTF guidelines to help primary care clinicians identify clinical preventive services that are appropriate for their patients. IF there is a USPSTF guideline relevant to the topic, we have identified it below.
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Asthma
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Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention (PDF)
HEDIS
Asthma Medication Ratio (AMR)
Medication Management for People with Asthma (MMA)
MCAS
Asthma Medication Ratio (AMR)
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Breast Cancer
USPSTF
Breast Cancer Screening
Use of Medications to Prevent Breast Cancer
BRCA Testing
IEHP Internal Library
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Breast Cancer Screening (BCS)
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Breast Cancer Screening (BCS)
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Cervical Cancer
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Cervical Cancer Screening
IEHP Internal Library
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Cervical Cancer Screening (CCS)
MCAS
Cervical Cancer Screening (CCS)
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Chlamydia
USPSTF
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening
IEHP Internal Library
You may also refer to Sexually Transmitted Infections in this resource guide
HEDIS
Chlamydia Screening in Women (CHL)
MCAS
Chlamydia Screening in women (CHL)
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Cholesterol
USPSTF
Statin Therapy for Primary Prevention of CVD
Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for CVD Prevention in Adults with CVD Risks
IEHP Internal Library
American Heart Association – Blood Cholesterol Management (PDF)
American Heart Association – Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults (PDF)
HEDIS
Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease-Adherence (SPC)
Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease – Statin Therapy (SPC)
MCAS
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
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IEHP Internal Library
Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease – COPD (PDF)
HEDIS
Pharmacology Management of COPD Exacerbation – Systemic Corticosteroids (PCE)
Pharmacology Management of COPD Exacerbations – Bronchodilators (PCE)
Use of Spirometry Testing in the Assessment and Diagnosis of COPD (SPR)
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Colorectal Cancer
USPSTF
Colorectal Cancer Screening
IEHP Internal Library
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Colorectal Cancer Screening (COL)
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Depression
USPSTF
Screening for Depression in Adolescents
Screening for Depression in Adults including Pregnant Women
Screening for Perinatal Depression
IEHP Internal Library
American Academy of Pediatrics – Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (PDF)
American Psychiatric Association – Major Depressive Disorder (PDF)
HEDIS
Antidepressant Medication Management Acute Phase (AMM)
Antidepressant Medication Management Continuation Phase (AMM)
MCAS
Antidepressant Medication Management Acute (AMM-Acute)
Antidepressant Medication Management Continuation (AMM-Cont)
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Diabetes
USPSTF
Gestational Diabetes Screening
Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: Screening
IEHP Internal Library
American Diabetes Association – Diabetes Care (PDF)
National Kidney Foundation – Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease (PDF)
HEDIS
Statin Therapy for Patients with Diabetes – Adherence (SPD)
Statin Therapy for Patients with Diabetes – Statin Therapy (SPD)
Comprehensive Diabetes Care – HbA1C Testing (CDC)
Comprehensive Diabetes Care - HbA1C Control (<=9) (CDC)
Comprehensive Diabetes Care (<8) (CDC)
Comprehensive Diabetes Care - Eye Exam (CDC)
Comprehensive Diabetes Care – Monitoring for Nephropathy (CDC)
Comprehensive Diabetes Care – Blood Pressure Control (<140/90) (CDC)
MCAS
Comprehensive Diabetes Care HbA1C Testing (CDC HT)
Comprehensive Diabetes Care HbA1C Testing >9%) (CDC H9)
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Gonorrhea
USPSTF
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening
IEHP Internal Library
You may also refer to Sexually Transmitted Infections in this resource guide
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Hepatitis C
USPSTF
Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Screening
IEHP Internal Library
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases – Hepatitis C (PDF)
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
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HIV Screening in Pregnant Persons
HIV Screening in Adults and Adolescents
HIV Prevention – Preexposure Prophylaxis
IEHP Internal Library
You may also refer to Sexually Transmitted Infections in this resource guide
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Hypertension
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Screening for Hypertension in Adults
IEHP Internal Library
Joint National Committee – Hypertension Guidelines (PDF)
HEDIS
Controlling high blood pressure (CBP)
MCAS
Controlling high blood pressure (CBP)
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Weight Loss to Prevent Obesity Related Morbidity and Mortality in Adults - Counseling
Screening for Obesity in Children and Adolescents
Behavioral Health Counseling for Adults that are Overweight or Obese and Have Other CVD Risk Factors
IEHP Internal Library
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HEDIS
Weight Assessment and Counseling (WCC-BMI)
Adult Body Mass Index (ABA)
MCAS
Weight Assessment and Counseling (WCC-BMI)
Adult Body Mass Index (ABA)
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Osteoporosis
USPSTF
Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: Screening
IEHP Internal Library
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Osteoporosis management in women who have had a fracture (OMW)
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
USPSTF
Syphilis Screening in Pregnant Women
Syphilis Screening for those at Increased Risk for Infection
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening
HIV Screening in Pregnant Persons
HIV Screening in Adults and Adolescents
HIV Prevention – Preexposure Prophylaxis
IEHP Internal Library
Centers for Disease Control Public Health Media Library – STD Treatment
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Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
HIV
Syphilis
HEDIS
Chlamydia Screening in women (CHL)
MCAS
Chlamydia Screening in women (CHL)
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Skin Cancer Behavioral Counseling
USPSTF
Skin Cancer Prevention: Counseling
IEHP Internal Library
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Smoking Cessation/Tobacco Usage
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Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation – Pharmacotherapy
Lung Cancer Screening
Tobacco Use in Children and Adolescents – Primary Care Interventions
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Syphilis
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Syphilis Screening in Pregnant Women
Syphilis Screening for Those at Increased Risk for Infection
IEHP Internal Library
You may also refer to Sexually Transmitted Infections in this resource guide
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Latent Tuberculosis Screening
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Care After Hours - Get Care After Hours
hen you can't reach your Doctor after-hours or your Doctor is not available, you have options to get your needed care.
Call the IEHP 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line at (888) 244-4347, TTY 711.
1. Speak to our Nurse
Our Nurse can offer you medical advice on the phone or guide you to get the care you need.
Common reasons to call our Nurse:
Cough
Mild stomach ache
Mild fever
Sore throat
Cold or flu
Questions about your medicine
Ear ache
Nurse Advice Video
2. Speak to a Doctor
Our Nurse may decide you need to talk with a Doctor. If so, our Nurse will connect you with a Doctor for a live phone chat or schedule a virtual visit through an app.
3. Visit an IEHP Urgent Care Clinic
Our Nurse may direct you to an Urgent Care Clinic, so you can see a Doctor the same day. Many clinics are open late, weekends and holidays. Some clinics have X-rays and lab tests. We have more than 90 Urgent Care Clinics in our network. For one near you, visit the IEHP Provider Search.
Common reasons to visit an Urgent Care Clinic:
Mild sore throat
Mild fever
Rash
Nose bleed
Minor trauma
Animal or insect bite
Asthma (non-critical)
Cuts & lacerations
Call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room (ER) for emergency medical and behavioral health conditions. Don’t wait!
Urgent Care Video
Helpful Information and Resources - Emergency Safety
y when there is a power shutoff or fire. We want to ensure you get the needed care and services to help you during these events. If you are impacted by these events and need help with your durable medical equipment (such as wheelchairs, ventilators, oxygen monitors, etc.) 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. If you need a medicine refill, go to your pharmacy and request a refill. For medical advice after-hours, please call the IEHP 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line at 1-888-244-4347 or 711 (TTY).
How to prepare for an emergency.
Public Safety Power Shutoff Alerts
A Public Safety Power Shutoff, also called a PSPS, occurs in response to severe weather. Power is turned off to help prevent wildfire and keep communities safe. We encourage you to sign up for alerts so you know when a Public Safety Power Shutoff may occur and when your power is restored.
Click here to sign up.
Medicine Safety
Some medicines may need to be stored in a refrigerator to keep their strength, including many liquid medicines. When the power is out for a day or more, throw away any medicines that should be refrigerated, unless the medicines label says otherwise. If a life depends on the refrigerated medicines (for example, insulin), use them only until a new supply is available. Replace all refrigerated medicines as soon as you can.
Resources
Refrigerated Medicine Storage (PDF)
Insulin Storage and Product Switching in an Emergency (PDF)
Comparison of Insulins (PDF)
Durable Medical Equipment Safety
Use the checklist below to prepare for a power outage.
Check your backup power equipment frequently to ensure it will function during an emergency.
Call your power and water companies about your needs for life-support devices (home dialysis, suction, breathing machines, etc.) in advance of a disaster. Many utility companies keep a “priority reconnection service” list and map of the locations of power-dependent customers for use in an emergency. Ask the customer service department of your utility companies if this service is available.
Keep the shut-off switch for oxygen equipment near you so you can get to it quickly in case of emergency.
Generator users should operate generators in open areas to ensure good air circulation.
Test generators once a month, and take your generator to be serviced at least once a year, to make sure it will work when needed.
Create a plan for how to recharge batteries when the power is out. Reference resources below.
When power is restored, make sure the settings on your medical device have not changed.
Resources
Emergency Power Planning for a Durable Medical Equipment Checklist (PDF): this booklet helps you establish a plan to obtain and organize your medical device information.
How to Prepare for and Handle Power Outages for Medical Devices that Require Electricity - FDA
Emergency Power Planning for People Who Use Electricity and Battery Dependent Assistive Technology and Medical Devices: this checklist will help you create a plan for your electric and battery-dependent devices.
Mental Health
If you have been impacted by a fire and need mental health, related to stress or grief, call IEHP Member Services at 1-800-440-IEHP (4347), 8am-5pm (PST), Monday-Friday. TTY users should call 1-800-718-4347. For medical advice after-hours, please call the IEHP 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line at 1-888-244-4347 or 711 (TTY).
Additional Tips
Build or restock your emergency supply kit, including food, water, flashlights, a radio, fresh batteries, first aid supplies and cash. Click here to find local resources that help you build an emergency supply kit.
Identify backup charging methods for phones such as a battery power pack, a car charger and solar battery charger.
Learn how to manually open your garage door. Create a plan based off what you can do by yourself and what you will need help with.
Create an emergency contact list.
If you own a backup generator, ensure it is ready to safely operate.
Create an emergency action plan that includes evacuation planning for your home, family and pets.
Resources
https://www.sce.com/wildfire: how to safety prepare for a wildfire
https://www.sce.com/wildfire/psps: Power Safety Power Shutoff resources
https://prepareforpowerdown.com/: how to prepare for a power shutoff
http://www.jik.com: emergency preparedness information prepared by Jule Kiles
https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/get-set/: how to prepare for a wildfire
Emergency Supplies Kits for People with Disabilities and Activity Limitations: checklist suggests emergency kit contents including no cost supplies, that you can tailor to your needs and abilities.
Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Responsibility For Your Safety, A Guide For People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitation: how to develop plans that integrates people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
Emergency Health Information: Savvy Health Care Consumer Series: a guide to develop your emergency health information.
Emergency Travel Safety Tips for Overnight Stays: a guide for people with disabilities.
Tips for Emergency Use of Mobile Devices: preparing your device for an emergency.
Managed Care
ht thing for you and your family when it comes to getting the care you need. For the past 25 years, we’ve made it our mission to help our Members get quality medical, behavioral health and wellness services.
Who is IEHP?
IEHP is a managed care health plan. We launched in 1996 with 62,000 Medi-Cal Members and today we have grown to become one of the top 10 largest Medi-Cal health plans. With a network of more than 8,000 Providers and more than 2,000 employees, IEHP serves more than 1.4 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties). We work with doctors, hospitals, and other health care Providers in your area to give improved health care coordination and quality of care to our Members.
What benefits do I get as an IEHP Member?
A network of more than 8,000 Doctors,
Specialists and other health care Providers
Care coordination
24-Hour Nurse Advice Line
Vision services
Urgent Care centers
Healthy lifestyle classes and programs
And so much more!
For more information on IEHP’s benefits and services, contact IEHP Member Services.
Can I still have Medi-Cal as an IEHP Member?
Yes, you will still have Medi-Cal and all the benefits and services you had before, such as no monthly premiums and zero cost for Doctor visits, medicines and hospital stays. The only difference is that your health care services will now be coordinated through IEHP.
Other Medi-Cal services include preventive care, such as vaccines and screenings for mental health, development and substance abuse disorders. You can get Fee-For-Service Medi-Cal dental services through the Medi-Cal Dental Program.
Can I stay with my same Doctor when I join IEHP?
If he or she is part of IEHP’s Provider Network, you will be able to continue to get care from the same Doctor. You can check this by calling 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.
If you also have Medicare, you can keep seeing your doctors whose services are provide by Medicare.
Who we are
Our Mission
We heal and inspire the human spirit.
Our Vision
We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health.
Our Values
We do the right thing by:
Placing our Members at the center of our universe.
Unleashing our creativity and courage to improve health & well-being.
Bringing focus and accountability to our work.
Never wavering in our commitment to our Members, Providers, Partners, and each other.
We’re here to answer your questions and help you get started on your journey to good health.
Senior Health - Senior Health
This includes making a plan to improve safety and taking routine tests and health screenings to detect health problems and treat them early.
Advanced Care Directive
What’s an Advanced Care Directive and why do I need someone else to help me? Advanced Care Directive is a specific type of power of attorney or health care proxy, in which the person authorizes someone (an agent) to make decisions on their behalf when they are unable to do so. Decisions can be large and small. For example, “Who will be responsible for communicating with your family?” or “In the final stages of living, do you want to be at home?”
IEHP offers free Advanced Care Directive Workshops to help you. Call IEHP Health Education Department at 1-866-224-IEHP (4347) or 1-800-718-4347 for TTY users to see if a workshop is coming up near you!
See also:
Advanced Care Directive Guide (PDF)
Advanced Care Directive Form (PDF)
PREPARE: A California program to help you make medical decisions for yourself and others.
National Library of Medicine: Seniors' Health
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Senior Health - Advanced Care Planning
ing is not just about old age. At any age, a medical crisis could leave you too ill to make your own health care decisions. Even if you are not sick now, planning for health care in the future is an important step toward making sure you get the medical care you would want, if you are unable to speak for yourself and doctors and family members are making the decisions for you.
MY LIFE. MY CHOICE. is IEHP’s Advance Care Planning program for IEHP DualChoice Members. The online program helps you fill out Advance Care Directive forms and gives you a place to keep them safe to share with your Doctor. IEHP can also store related documents like Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, Living Wills, Health Care Power of Attorney and Do Not Resuscitate forms. MY LIFE. MY CHOICE. is accessible through the IEHP Member Portal. You can easily upload your Advance Care Directives and access them at any time from your home computer or smartphone. You can also share your forms with your family, friends and caregivers by email, SMS and fax. If you get sick and cannot make medical decisions, having these documents lets others know your wishes about medical care. This ensures you get the treatment and medical care you want.
You can learn more about Advance Care Planning by accessing MY LIFE. MY CHOICE. through the IEHP Member Portal OR attending an in-person workshop.
Register online:
Log in to the Member portal.
Log in to MY LIFE. MY CHOICE.
Follow the steps to begin your Advance Care Planning.
Register for an in-person workshop:
Log in to the Member portal at www.iehp.org.
Click the Health & Wellness tab.
Choose “Senior Health” for a list of workshops with dates and times.
Choose the workshop you want to attend.
For assistance with MY LIFE. MY CHOICE. please call IEHP Member Services at 1-800-440-IEHP (4347). TTY users should call 1-800-718-4347.
Care After Hours - Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Clinic
iding between the ER and Urgent Care. For medical advice before visiting the ER or an Urgent Care Clinic, you can call your Doctor or IEHP 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line (888) 244-4347, TTY 711. Note that ERs are open 24 hours a day and many Urgent Care clinics close in the late evening.
When Should I Go to the ER?
An emergency is when a person could die or be permanently hurt. The ER provides care for critical or life-threatening conditions.
Visit your closest ER or call 911 if you experience:
Changes in mental status, such as confusion
Chest pain or pressure
Coughing or vomiting blood
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Severe allergic reaction
Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
Sudden dizziness, weakness or changes in vision
Sudden or severe pain
Visit Provider Search for listing of emergency room locations near you.
When Should I go to an Urgent Care?
Go to an Urgent Care Clinic when you need care after hours for non-life-threatening conditions.
Here are some examples of conditions:
A common illness like the flu
Minor fever or headache
Painful sore throat
Earache or sinus pain
Minor injuries like a sprained ankle
Back pain
Cuts or small wounds
Small burns
Rash or minor allergic reactions
Nausea
Diarrhea
Urinary tract infections
There are more than 90 clinics in our IEHP network. Many are open late and on weekends. Search Provider Search or call the IEHP 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line (888) 244-4347, TTY 711.
Urgent Care and Medi-Cal
ic of the moment, it may not always be clear where to go to get help. Besides the worry of the injury or illness itself, you may also be thinking, “does Medi-Cal cover urgent care?”
Finding an urgent care clinic that takes Medi-Cal is not the only priority. You also need to think about what kind of treatment you need and where to go to get it. Consider the following example:
It is a Saturday morning, and you have a severe stomachache and now start to have a fever. You want to get medical treatment as soon as possible but know your Doctor is closed on the weekend. So, you are not sure whether to go to an urgent care clinic or the emergency room. You also want to make sure there are urgent care clinics nearby that accepts Medi-Cal.
Yes, many urgent care clinics do accept Medi-cal. At IEHP we have over 90 urgent care clinics in our network that offer Members care afterhours, on weekends and on holidays, when your primary care doctor might be closed. Click here to search for an IEHP urgent care clinic in your area.
Now, that you know that urgent care clinics accept Medi-Cal, let’s review when you might need urgent vs emergency care.
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room
Urgent care is not the same as emergency care. Urgent care centers are for illnesses and injuries that are not life-threatening, yet still require treatment. Some examples include common illness like the flu, minor fever or headache, painful sore throat, earache or sinus pain, back pain, minor injuries like a sprained ankle, etc. Most urgent care centers provide same-day services and usually have shorter waiting times than emergency rooms.
Emergency rooms (ER) are for life-threatening emergencies and accidents where immediate treatment is required. Emergency rooms are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week and provide care for critical or life-threatening conditions. Visit your nearest ER or call 911 if you experience: changes in mental status, such as confusion, chest pain or pressure, coughing or vomiting blood, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath etc.
When to Visit Urgent Care
Urgent care clinics are not a substitute for your regular doctor. When you can't reach your Doctor after-hours or your Doctor is not available, you have options to get your needed care. Many people don’t realize there is a middle ground between a doctor’s visit and a trip to the ER.
Urgent care centers regularly handle a range of medical problems, including:
Fevers
Dehydration
Small wounds
Vomiting/diarrhea
Sprains
Allergies
Bites
Cold or flu symptoms
Emergency rooms handle life threatening conditions, including:
Head injuries
Broken bones
Chest pains
Breathing difficulties
Heart attack
Stroke
Serious burns
Serious bleeding
Be Prepared
Does urgent care take medical history into account? Absolutely! Your medical records form an important part of your treatment and follow-up care. As such, we always recommend you are ready with the following details:
Information on pre-existing conditions.
Details of past surgeries, when you had them, and which hospital and doctors performed them.
A list of prescription medications you take, the dosage, and how often you take them.
A list of any over-the-counter medications you take, the dosage, and how often you take them.
Any allergies you have.
Make sure to bring your IEHP Member Card
While nobody likes to think about being in an accident or suffering a sudden illness, it is important to be prepared. Your Doctor understands your health and medical background. Doctors at urgent care clinics will not have access to the same depth of information as your primary doctor, therefore, we recommend you that you follow up with your primary care Doctor after visiting an urgent care.
After-Hour and Urgent Care Services for IEHP Members
If you think you need urgent care, it’s always recommended to call your doctor’s office. If your doctor’s office is closed, you can call the IEHP 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line at (888) 244-4347, TTY 711, or click here to search for an IEHP Urgent Care clinic.
Of course, always call 911 if immediate medical care is needed. At IEHP, we pride ourselves on improving lives by delivering quality and accessible healthcare and will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. If you have any questions about your Medi-Cal benefits please 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 to learn more.
Complex Care Management
Do you need help coordinating care with your Doctors? IEHP can help. Our Complex Care Management (CCM) Program was designed to assist Members who are ill. This includes a serious illness, like heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, AIDS, Hepatitis C, spinal injury or any other chronic uncontrolled condition.
IEHP’s Care Management Team will work with you and your Doctor to make sure you get the care you need. We can help you manage your illness and medicines, coordinate care, work with your Providers and help you to get any needed medical equipment. We also offer and invite you to make use of an Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) to help you with your personalized plan of care. This Team consists of your Primary Care Doctor, Complex Care Manager and others who support your health care needs.
You may be referred to the CCM program through the following options:
Medical Management Program Referral
Discharge Planner Referral
Practitioner Referral
Caregiver Referral
Self-Referral
How to opt in to the CCM program
First, we will need to complete a health survey with you to assess your needs. This will help determine if you are eligible for the program. If you are eligible for the program and wish to opt in, you will be automatically enrolled. If you are not eligible for the CCM program but want more information on other Care Management Services available, please contact IEHP Member Services at 1-800-440-4347.
After enrollment into the CCM program, you will be assigned a Primary Case Manager. The Case Manager will contact you at least once every 30 days to discuss your health goals. They will also assist you with a plan to meet those goals.
To get started, 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.
How to opt out of the CCM Program
Once enrolled, you may opt out of the program at any time. Simply contact IEHP Member Services at 1-800-440-4347 and let them know you no longer wish to be involved with the program. Be sure to notify your Case Manager as well.
Report an Issue - Report a problem with your care
ppy or you are having problems with your care, talk to your Doctor. Your Doctor will help you. If you need more help, 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.
You can also file a grievance. Ask your Doctor for a form or select from the options below.
GRIEVANCE FORM
Print and mail grievance form (PDFs are below)
Call IEHP Member Services and we will mail you a form
If you are mailing your grievance form please send it to:
IEHP, Attention: Grievance Dept.
P.O. Box 1800
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-1800
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Medi-Cal Member Complaint Form (PDF)
IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) Complaint Form
Within 5 days of getting your complaint, we will send you a letter letting you know we received it. Within 30 days, we will send you another letter that tells you how we resolved your problem. If you call IEHP about a grievance that is not about health care coverage, medical necessity, or experimental or investigational treatment, and your grievance is resolved by the end of the next working day, you may not receive a letter.
Helpful Information and Resources - Holiday Schedule
January 2, 2023
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Monday, January 16, 2023
President's Day - Monday, February 20, 2023
Memorial Day - Monday, May 29, 2023
Juneteeth - Monday, June 19, 2023
Day before Independence Day - Monday, July 3, 2023
Independence Day - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Labor Day - Monday, September 4, 2023
In observance of Veteran's Day - Friday, November 10, 2023
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 23, 2023
Day after Thanksgiving - Friday, November 24, 2023
Christmas Day - Monday, December 25, 2023
Member Advisory Committee - Public Policy Participation Committee
ces and feedback guide our services. As a result, we are able to improve how we deliver care and services.
The PPPC meets every three months. We bring together IEHP staff and Members to give our Members a platform for open discussion. During the meetings, Members will have the opportunity to give feedback on member materials and their overall experience while receiving care with IEHP. We also discuss the IEHP Cultural and Linguistic (C&L) services program. Members who are selected to participate, will get $75 for each meeting they attend.
All meetings will take place at IEHP headquarters from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
2023 Meeting Schedule
March 15, 2023
June 21, 2023
September 20, 2023
December 20, 2023
Healthy Living - Flu
at you can to protect yourself from the flu virus. Everyone should get the flu shot. Members who are especially high risk for complications are:
65 years of age or older.
Pregnant.
Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
Children, 6 months or older.
Remember, in many cases, the flu shot can prevent the flu, lessen the symptoms if you get the flu and reduce spreading it to others.
Common myths about the flu shot
Myth 1: I can get the flu from the flu shot.
False. The flu shot is made from a virus that is not active, so it doesn’t cause infection.
Myth 2: I’m healthy; I don’t need the flu shot.
False. Healthy people can get sick, too. Very sick. The flu shot can help lower your chances of getting sick.
Myth 3: I got a flu shot last year. I don’t need a shot this year.
False. The flu virus changes every year and so does the flu shot. You need a flu shot every year to fight this year's flu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I get the flu shot?
A: Your Doctor’s office (for adults and children), certain network pharmacies like CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens (for adults only).
Q: What are ways I can avoid getting the flu?
A: To avoid getting the flu, you should:
Get the flu shot.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Wear something to cover your mouth and nose when in public.
Wash your hands often with soap and water. If you don't have soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Eat healthy.
Drink lots of fluids, especially water.
Get plenty of rest.
Clean and disinfect surfaces around you.
Q: What should I do if I get the flu?
A: If you get the flu, be sure to:
Stay home and rest.
Avoid others.
Drink lots of fluids, like water and juice.
See your Doctor if symptoms do not improve.
If you have the flu but can’t reach your Doctor, call the IEHP 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line at 1-888-244-IEHP (4347) or 711 for TTY users. Our nurses can connect you with a Board-Certified Doctor by telephone or virtual visit via video chat.
Helpful Information and Resources - Texting Program
Members using text messaging, this form of communication can reach our Members immediately. Although information isn't limited to this common communication channel, we may send you important healthcare notifications to:
Inform you on how to get care and services with IEHP
Remind you about key preventive care visits to help you stay healthy
Let you know about health education and wellness programs that you are eligible for
And much more
To sign up, Members need to text “Healthy” to 90902. Message and data rates may apply. For help, text HELP to 90902 or email texthelp@iehp.org. Members can unsubscribe by replying STOP at any time. Message frequency varies.
This texting program is available to Members who are the subscribers of Boost, AT&T, T-Mobile®, Dobson, Verizon Wireless, U.S. Cellular, C Spire Wireless, Metro PCS, Cricket Communications, Virgin Mobile and other wireless carriers. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Members must be 13 years of age or older to use this service.
You also agree to IEHP Wireless Text Messaging Terms and Conditions.
We respect your privacy. Our privacy policy can be found here.
Contact Info:
10801 Sixth Street
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
1-800-440-IEHP (4347)
1-800-718-IEHP (4347) for TTY Users
8AM-5PM PST
texthelp@iehp.org
www.iehp.org
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Pharmacy Pain Management - Pharmacy Pain Management
ively manage members on multiple opioid therapies to prevent overutilization, identify unsafe and inappropriate opioid use, and address potential fraud, waste, and abuse.
Identified members at risk of opioid overutilization will be evaluation through our Pharmacy Pain Management Program (PPM). A clinical team will be reviewing member therapy and reaching out to the primary provider to discuss the existence of multiple prescribing providers, member's total opioid utilization, appropriate level of opioid use for the member, and considerations for implementation of a member-level claim edit.
After review and consultation with the prescribing provider, if the member's therapy is determined to be appropriate and medically necessary, no further action will be taken. Results of consultation with provider and findings will be documented.
After review and consultation with the prescribing provider, if the member's therapy is determined to be inappropriate, and the provider recommends member-level point of sale claim edit, the member will be mailed a notification letter-that entrails the provider's recommendation. Medicare members will receive the notice 30 days in advance of the point of sale claim edit implementation.
Member may also be referred for evaluation and monitoring by a pain management specialist.
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Resources and Tools:
Pain Management CPG (PDF)
Pain Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
For convenience, the URL link to the State of California Department of Justice's Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation Systems (CURES), California Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) site. By clicking on this link, you will be leaving the IEHP website.
http://oag.ca.gov/cures-pdmp
Information on this page is current as of January 1, 2022
Pharmacy Services - Pharmacy Network Lists
here to download a free copy by clicking Adobe Acrobat Reader. By clicking on this link, you will be leaving the IEHP website.
To view IEHP’s current Pharmacy Network under IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP) - Medicare-Medicaid Plan, please use this link:
Under “How to Access Care” tab, click on “2022 IEHP DualChoice Provider and Pharmacy Directory (PDF)".
To view IEHP’s future Pharmacy Network under IEHP DualChoice (HMO D-SNP), please use this link:
Under “How to Access Care” tab, click on “2023 IEHP DualChoice Provider and Pharmacy Directory (PDF)".
Information on this page is current as of November 02, 2022.
Community Partners - Community Partner Network Meeting
IEHP. The network includes approximately 100 representatives from community-based organizations, service agencies, clinics, and schools.
Attendees share healthcare news, resources and discuss how to enroll uninsured children in a health program which they qualify for. Most of all — attendees bring their specialty to connect and collaborate on ways to help families in the Inland Empire.
How can I join the IEHP Community Partner Network?
If you are interested in joining the IEHP Community Partners Network, please email communityhealthreps@iehp.org
for information. Click here if your organization is interested in becoming an IEHP Community Partner.
When are the meetings held?
The following is the schedule for the IEHP Community Partner meetings.
2023 Schedule
Thursday, February 16
Thursday, April 20
Thursday, June 15
Thursday, August 17
Thursday, October19
Thursday, December 14
Location:
Virtually
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm