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

They have never had a panic attack in a grocery store because she couldn't afford the food. Never chosen between medication and rent. Never heard voices telling them they are worthless. Never had to white-knuckle their way through another day of sobriety knowing the cravings might win. But someone has. And if you have Health Net or Health Plan of San Joaquin Medi-Cal coverage, you can work with that person for free. Peer Support Specialists are people with lived experience

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

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

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

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

There is a little known benefit that can cover your security deposit, first and last month's rent, utility deposits, and even furniture when you're moving into housing. Most members experiencing homelessness or housing instability don't know this benefit exists. Help Is Hope care team specializes in connecting eligible Medi-Cal participants to housing deposit assistance through partner providers in the Central Valley.

Getting housing is hard. Keeping it is harder. Nearly 40% of formerly homeless individuals lose housing within the first year. If you have Medi-Cal through Health Net or Health Plan of San Joaquin, Housing Tenancy and Sustaining Services provide ongoing support to help you maintain stable housing. Help Is Hope care team connects eligible members to tenancy support specialists through partner providers who help with budgeting, landlord conflicts, and crisis intervention.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Day Habilitation Programs through Medi-Cal provide structured, therapeutic activities and skill-building for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Through Health Net and Health Plan San Joaquin, members access community or facility-based programs with trained staff, therapy coordination, and individualized programming. Activities range from employment training to art therapy to community inclusion. Help Is Hope care team connects families to quality day

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