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Your Feet Are Showing Warning Signs of Diabetes. Medi-Cal Covers Preventive Foot Care That Could Save Your Leg
Your Medi-Cal plan through Health Net or Health Plan San Joaquin covers comprehensive Podiatry and Diabetic Foot Care including preventive examinations, ulcer treatment, diabetic shoes, and orthotic support. Preventive foot care prevents 80-90% of diabetic complications and amputations. One amputation costs $30,000-$60,000 and devastating quality of life loss; preventive podiatry costs $500-$2,000 annually. Help Is Hope connects members with diabetes to podiatrists for preven


When You're in Crisis and Need Help Now, Not a $5,000 ER Bill and a Jail Cell
Sobering Centers provide safe, free, 24/7 crisis care for people under the influence of alcohol or drugs—an alternative to ER visits and jail. Through CalAIM Community Supports, Health Net and Health Plan San Joaquin members access Sobering Centers with medical monitoring, meal support, withdrawal management, and treatment connections. No police, no arrest, no bill. Help Is Hope care team connects members to local Sobering Centers and supports engagement with substance use tr


Hearing Aids Are Out of Reach for Most People. But Get The Covered Completely—Including Up to $1,510 Annually
Your Medi-Cal plan through Health Net or Health Plan San Joaquin covers comprehensive Hearing Services including hearing aids up to $1,510 annually, audiology evaluation, fitting, programming, and cochlear implants. Most Medi-Cal members don't realize hearing aids are fully covered. Untreated hearing loss increases isolation, depression, falls, and cognitive decline. Help Is Hope connects you to licensed audiologists and hearing aid providers who accept your Medi-Cal coverage


You're a Caregiver Running on Empty. Someone Can Get Paid To Take Over.
Family caregivers can access Respite Care through their family member's Medi-Cal plan—up to 14 days annually of temporary care coverage so caregivers can rest, work, or attend to their own health. Through CalAIM Community Supports, Health Net and Health Plan San Joaquin members qualify for in-home or facility-based respite services. Professional caregivers provide supervision, personal care, medication management, and support. Help Is Hope connects caregivers to respite servi


The Complete Guide to Hidden Benefits: 25 Life-Changing Services
If you have Medi-Cal plan it covers 25+ services that most people never access because they simply don't know these benefits exist. We're talking about services that could transform your life: housing, recovery support, therapy, transportation, food, mental health care, dental work, and so much more.


Your Diet Is Contributing to Your Health Problems. Medically Tailored Meals Can Help.
Your Medi-Cal plan through Health Net or Health Plan San Joaquin can cover Medically Tailored Meals—professionally prepared, delivered meals designed for your specific medical condition (diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, COPD) and your social situation (homelessness, food insecurity, disability). CalAIM Community Supports cover therapeutic meals that improve disease management and reduce hospitalizations by 25%. Help Is Hope connects members with chronic conditions and


You Need Health Support From Someone Who Understands Your Community
Medi-Cal covers Community Health Worker (CHW) services providing health education, navigation, advocacy, and resource connection through Health Net and Health Plan San Joaquin. CHWs speak your language, understand your culture, and work in your community as trusted health educators and navigators. Services address chronic disease management, preventive health, maternal health, mental health, and social determinants. Help Is Hope employs multilingual CHWs throughout Central Va


Your Teeth Are Crumbling, but You Think Dental is Too Expensive.
Denti-Cal benefits including exams, cleanings, fillings, root canals, crowns, & complete dentures. Many members don't realize dentures are covered—a life-changing benefit for those with missing teeth. Poor oral health leads to serious health complications. Important: Coverage changes July 1, 2026 for certain immigration statuses. Help Is Hope connects members to Denti-Cal providers & helps schedule needed care.


You're Recovering From Stroke, Managing Disability, or Relearning How to Move.
Medi-Cal covers Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy through Health Net and Health Plan San Joaquin with NO session caps—as long as you're making clinical progress. Services are available in clinics, hospitals, homes, or telehealth for stroke recovery, post-surgical rehabilitation, developmental conditions, and chronic disability management. Help Is Hope care team coordinates ongoing therapy services with your recovery goals through partner provider netw


The Person Who Understands What You're Going Through & Is Ready To Support You
Medi-Cal covers Peer Support Specialists—certified professionals with lived experience of recovery from mental illness, substance use, homelessness, and trauma. Through CalAIM, Health Net and Health Plan San Joaquin members access peer support via phone, in-person, or telehealth. Peer support specialists help you create recovery plans, navigate systems, build community, and maintain hope. Help Is Hope employs peer specialists and connects members to peer support services in t


They're Discharging You From the Hospital Tomorrow. Where Exactly Are You Supposed to Recover?
ou just had surgery. Or you barely survived pneumonia. Or you spent a week in the psych unit. You're weak, you're on new medications you don't understand, you have follow-up appointments you need to make, and the nurse is handing you discharge papers with a smile.
"Do you have a safe place to go?" they ask.
Your options: the shelter where your belongings get stolen while you sleep, your friend's couch where you're "wearing out your welcome," your car, the street, or that


Your Home Is Literally Making You Sick (And Your Insurance Will Fix It For Free)
Every time you walk into your apartment, you start wheezing. You lie in bed at night and can't catch your breath. You've been to the emergency room three times this month because your asthma won't stop attacking you.
You've got your rescue inhaler in your pocket. You take your maintenance meds. You're doing everything "right." So why can't you just... breathe?
Here's what nobody tells you: Your home itself might be the problem.


Your Loved One Is Intoxicated and in Crisis.
The ER Will Cost Thousands and Leave Them Traumatized. There's Another Option.
What if there was a different option?
If you have Health Net or Health Plan of San Joaquin Medi-Cal coverage and you or someone you care about struggles with substance intoxication, there's something called a Sobering Center. And it's nothing like the ER.


Hidden Medi-Cal Benefits: Essential Services Most People Don't Know They Can Access
Many people know Medi-Cal as a health coverage program, but it offers much more than just medical care. For Medi-Cal participants, especially those enrolled through Health Net or Health Plan of San Joaquin, there are several lesser-known services designed to support housing stability, recovery, and overall well-being. These benefits can make a real difference in daily life, helping members find safe housing, maintain their homes, and access specialized health support.


Your Medi-Cal Plan Will Pay to Remove Mold, Fix Your Ventilation, and Stop Your Asthma Attacks—
Your home environment is triggering your asthma- & your Medi-Cal plan will fix it. Through CalAIM Community Supports, Health Net & Health Plan San Joaquin members qualify for Asthma Remediation Services—professional assessment & environmental modifications up to $7,500 including mold removal, air filters, pest control, & ventilation improvements. This preventive benefit reduces asthma attacks by 60%. Help Is Hope care team connects eligible members to remediation services via


How Help Is Hope Combines Peer Support and Technology to Make Help Easier to Reach
In today's fast-paced world, the demand for effective behavioral health support is at an all-time high. At Help Is Hope, we are leading the charge in creating an innovative, peer-based recovery organization. By combining the latest digital technology with human connection, we are transforming the landscape of behavioral health support. Our mission is simple: to build an environment where individuals can thrive, knowing that help is always within reach.


Unlocking Free Home Delivered Meals For Medi-Cal Recipients: Help Is Hope Has Partnered With Mom's Meals
Access to nutritious food is crucial for maintaining health, especially for individuals with medical conditions. The partnership between Help is Hope and Mom's Meals brings a positive change for Medi-Cal recipients in California. This collaboration ensures that no one has to face hunger alone by providing home-delivered meals to qualified individuals under the Community Supports program.
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