Caring for foster youth takes a team. Add support to yours.
Get support
Current and former foster youth (up to age 26) can get extra free support through their existing Medi-Cal health insurance plan. This support, called Enhanced Care Management, takes a little bit off of caregivers’ plates.
3 things to know about Enhanced Care Management
1 - Get help coordinating their appointments
If your foster child qualifies, you’ll get connected to their personal care manager. This trained professional can help you schedule all types of medical appointments, coordinate with school and social services, and more.
2 - Free help will come to you
Your care manager can meet you wherever is best for you, like a doctor’s office, coffee shop, or wherever you’re living.
3 - Every child has different needs. Enhanced Care Management supports their unique situation.
Whether your foster child needs mental health support, school support, or something else, their personal care manager can work within the system to make it happen. If your foster child qualifies, they’ll get support for 12 months before needing to re-enroll. The best way to start is to call their Medi-Cal health insurance plan.
What’s next? Call to see if they qualify or get more information.
If you have your Medi-Cal health insurance card handy, use that number and ask about Enhanced Care Management. You can also use the dropdown below to find more information from their plan.
Frequently asked questions
How can I see if my foster child qualifies for Enhanced Care Management?
All it takes is a phone call! Call the number on the back of your foster child’s Medi-Cal health insurance card and ask about Enhanced Care Management (ECM). Their plan will ask some questions to see if they qualify. If they do, you’ll be connected to their personal care manager to start services.
What should I have ready when I call?
Keep these things ready:
Your foster child’s Medi-Cal health insurance card
A list of doctors or providers they see (like their pediatrician, eye doctor, or others)
A list of challenges that make taking care of their health harder
What does Enhanced Care Management help with?
Enhanced Care Management fits your foster child’s unique health needs. A personal care manager can help you schedule their appointments, find mental health support, connect to other resources within the foster care system, and more.
Does Enhanced Care Management cost extra?
No! Enhanced Care Management is a completely free benefit for people who qualify through their Medi-Cal health insurance plan.
How long does the process take?
It usually takes about 10-14 business days for their Medi-Cal health insurance plan to see if they qualify and get them set up with a care manager. Once enrolled, your foster child can receive Enhanced Care Management services for 12 months before needing to renew.