Purpose
The Sacramento County Health Authority Commission (SCHA) shall serve the public interest of Medi-Cal members in the county, which includes striving to:
- Improve health care quality;
- Increase health care access and network adequacy;
- Better integrate the services of Medi-Cal managed care plans and behavioral health and oral health services;
- Promote prevention and wellness;
- Ensure the provision of cost-effective health and mental health care services;
- Reduce health disparities; and
- Ensure the operational well-being and fiscal solvency of the Health Authority
The Health Authority Commission is established by Title 2, Chapter 2.136, Sections 2.136.010 through 2.136.170, of the Sacramento County Code. All of the rights, duties, privileges, and immunities vested in Sacramento County pursuant to Article 2.7 of Chapter 7 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code are vested in the Health Authority.
Apply Now to be a Medi-Cal member Commissioner!
The SCHA is currently seeking one Medi-Cal member to serve on the Commission. This person would be invited to share their experience navigating and receiving medi-cal services (including successes and challenges) and can serve as an advocate for improving access to and quality of care for all Medi-Cal members. If interested in this role, please complete the interest form below and e-mail the completed form to SCHA@saccounty.gov or send an e-mail asking for alternate submission options.
Meeting Place and Time
Sacramento County Health Authority Commission Meetings
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (starting in February; see meeting schedule in the right sidebar)
1321 Garden Highway, Sacramento, CA 95833 (Bannon Island Conf. Room)
10060 Goethe Rd, Sacramento, CA 958274 (Valley Oak Conf. Room)
Consumer Protection Committee Meetings
3rd Friday of every month
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
4600 Broadway, Sacramento, California 95820, Community Room #2020
Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance Meetings
4th Thursday of every month
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
7001 East Pkwy, Sacramento, California 95823, Conference Room #2
Interested members of the public are invited to attend Sacramento County Health Authority Commission meetings and a period is set aside for public comment at each meeting.
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Contact Information
For questions or to request more information about the SCHA, please send an email to SCHA@saccounty.gov
