Department of Health Care Services

Official account of the California Department of Health Care Services. A healthy California for all.

[CDSS @CaliforniaDSS]

Debido a los cambios federales, a partir de 6/1/2026, algunas personas deberán cumplir con las reglas de trabajo e interacción con la comunidad para mantener CalFresh. Use nuestra herramienta de evaluación preliminar para saber si le afectan los cambios: https://t.co/dRvACe0B16

[CDSS @CaliforniaDSS]

Due to federal changes, starting June 1, 2026, some people will have to meet work and community engagement rules to keep getting CalFresh. Learn more and use our pre-screening tool to see if you may be impacted: https://t.co/dRvACe0B16.

[Department of Health Care Services @DHCS_CA]

State Medicaid Director Tyler Sadwith warned that new federal Medicaid work requirements could jeopardize coverage for up to 1.3M Californians & strain care statewide. He added the separate IHSS funding deferral is unprecedented. CA is protecting Medi‑Cal.
https://t.co/xMSVrKVD3J

[Department of Health Care Services @DHCS_CA]

By providing calming classroom spaces and school‑wide training, Mai Xi Lee explains how Sacramento County Office of Education is building a system of support for students’ mental health and well‑being.

For more info, visit: https://t.co/yjFVZYp6CC

#CYBHI

[CDSS @CaliforniaDSS]

¡California lanzó SUN Bucks para el verano de 2026! Las familias elegibles recibirán $120 por niño para ayudar a cubrir los gastos de la comida. Las tarjetas empiezan a llegar a los buzones a finales de mayo. https://t.co/bsIHlCd2MX

[CDSS @CaliforniaDSS]

California is launching SUN Bucks for summer 2026! Eligible families will receive $120 per child to help cover food costs. Cards start arriving in mailboxes late May. https://t.co/bsIHlCd2MX

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

NEW: California just secured a Presidential Emergency Declaration for the Garden Grove hazmat incident.

Working closely with local responders, the state has moved aggressively to protect residents in the impacted area.

This morning, @OCFireAuthority announced that the risk of a massive explosion has been mitigated. This new federal assistance will further bolster our resources to help resolve this situation.

[California Department of Public Health @CAPublicHealth]

📢 Evacuation orders protect you from possible MMA exposure. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by leaving the area now. Wait for the all-clear from your local authorities.

https://t.co/cgJWBUpqEG

#GardenGrove #OrangeCounty #PublicHealth

[CA Health & Human Services @Cal_HHS]

The Disaster Distress Helpline can provide immediate counseling to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to the ongoing hazardous chemical incident in Orange County.

Call or text 1-800-985-5990 for free, confidential support.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

I’m proclaiming a state of emergency in Orange County as California continues to respond to the hazardous chemical incident in Garden Grove.

@Cal_OES has been mobilized for over 24 hours and state agencies are supporting impacted communities to protect public safety, and assist local officials as response efforts continue.

Please continue to follow guidance from emergency officials.

Get the latest information ⬇️
https://t.co/WrEcuES7Si

[California Governor's Office of Emergency Services @Cal_OES]

For the latest shelter locations and community resource information related to the #GardenGrove Hazmat incident, visit: https://t.co/4ILsGTO9dc

[Department of Health Care Services @DHCS_CA]

In a Sacramento Bee op‑ed, CalHHS Secretary Johnson shares how CARE is helping people with severe untreated mental health disorders find stability, breaking cycles of homelessness and crisis through voluntary, person‑centered care.

More: https://t.co/2CZ63Rwog8

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

STARTING THIS SUMMER: Eligible families will receive $120 per child in food benefits to help feed our kids while school is out.

California is committed to making sure our kids are fed so they can focus on learning, growing, and being the best they can be.

[Department of Health Care Services @DHCS_CA]

CMS should stop wasting time and energy scrutinizing growth California has already fully explained and instead focus on strengthening access to home- and community-based care that keeps people safe, independent, and out of costly institutions.
https://t.co/U7QvNV9Kt0

[Department of Health Care Services @DHCS_CA]

IHSS is how Californians stay safe at home and not in institutions. Caregivers show up every day to help with meals, mobility, bathing, and dignity. This program is too important to undermine. https://t.co/kiaz9UunDx

[CA Health & Human Services @Cal_HHS]

Your mental well-being matters! Take a moment for yourself and explore free support at https://t.co/Rkl9tiTnTI, available to everyone in California. 🧠💚 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth #GoldenStateOfMindCA

[Department of Health Care Services @DHCS_CA]

Mental health and wellness is the job of every adult on a school campus. Here’s how Sacramento County Office of Education is making that a reality.

For more info, visit https://t.co/cf1bpO911y

#CYBHI #SCOE #DHCS

[Department of Health Care Services @DHCS_CA]

IHSS keeps more than 900,000 Californians safely at home, exactly as federal policy has encouraged for decades. Read more here - https://t.co/kiaz9UunDx

[Department of Health Care Services @DHCS_CA]

The federal government just withheld In-Home Supportive Services funds over fully explained, intentional growth, not improper spending. This needless action puts older adults, people with disabilities, and children at risk.

[Department of Health Care Services @DHCS_CA]

The Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative supports mental health for students statewide. Brent Malicote of the Sacramento County Office of Education shares how this partnership improves students’ lives.

For more info, visit https://t.co/cf1bpO911y
#CYBHI #SCOE #DHCS