California COVID-19 State Agency Guidance (May 3, 2021)

California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)

• COVID-19 Vaccine Administration (revised 4/30/2021)
  • This revised All Plan Letter provides Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans with information regarding COVID-19 vaccine coverage and administration. The updated changes include:
    • Vaccines may be given to every Californian age 16 or older.
    • An update to the MyTurn appointment request system will add a check box that will indicate if an individual needs transportation to a vaccine appointment, or is homebound.

California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

• AFL 20-26.7 Suspension of Regulatory Enforcement of Hospital Requirements (supersedes AFL 20-26.6 4/28/2021)
  • This revised All Facility Letter (AFL) notifies hospitals that the CDPH will provide at least 60 days’ advance notice prior to rescinding this AFL.