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Dear IHSS Providers,
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and so we extend our deepest gratitude and admiration to all of our caregivers who selflessly dedicate their time, energy, and love to support family members in need. Your commitment and compassion embody the true meaning of kindness and resilience. We honor the sacrifices you make, the comfort you provide, and the hope you bring. Thank you for your unwavering devotion, for every quiet act of service, and for being the compassionate heart of our families and communities.
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Leticia Ortega of Public Authority and Jason Sagar of the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) spoke to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 29 about caregiving, and they were joined by additional HSA staff and many caregivers as the Board recognized November as National Family Caregivers Month. | |
This banner is hanging in the County of Ventura's Hall of Administration for the month of November. | |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Having Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available to you as an IHSS provider is an important part of your daily work to ensure all are protected from injury, illness or infection while caring for others.
Our Public Authority offices have been diligently providing this equipment (gloves, masks and hand sanitizer/wipes) to IHSS providers and the recipients they care for since COVID-19. Please be advised the current supply of gloves, masks and wipes has shifted to SEIU2015 to distribute to IHSS providers in Ventura County. Our offices only have a limited supply of masks and wipes available to distribute.
Please contact SEIU2015 to arrange to obtain additional PPE supplies at 855-810-2015 or 805-256-4920.
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More people are now eligible for Medi-Cal! Assets no longer count toward Medi-Cal eligibility. Assets include your car, house, bank accounts, and more. Income will continue to be counted. Learn more at GetMedi-CalCoverage.dhcs.ca.gov. | |
Medi-Cal helps you and your family stay healthy. Even if you've been denied for full Medi-Cal recently, see if you're eligible now. Immigration status does not matter. Applying will not affect your immigration status. Learn more at GetMedi-CalCoverage.dhcs.ca.gov. | |
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Applying for Food, Health and Cash Support
If you or someone you know is struggling, you are encouraged to apply to the County of Ventura Human Services Agency for the following benefits:
You may apply online at VCHSA.org/apply, by phone at 888-472-4463, fax at 805-658-4530, mail or drop-off services, and in person.
Remember to routinely check our Community-Based Resources page with links to basic-needs services and other free or low-cost resources.
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Important Reminder: Ventura County has moved from MyBenefitsCalwin to a new system called BenefitsCal.com.
ALL Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs and General Relief clients who wish to maintain access to check benefits status or renew their benefits online, report changes, and upload documents must:
1. Go to BenefitsCal.com and select “log In.”
2. Create a new account using your email address.
3. Link your account to your case.
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Attention Medi-Cal Members! If your contact information or household circumstances have changed, please update your information today. This may help you keep your Medi-Cal coverage. For more details and to learn how to update your contact information, visit VCHSA.org/medi-cal.
Have Medi-Cal questions? Contact INTERFACE Children & Family Services or MICOP to speak with a health navigator and get FREE assistance completing any Medi-Cal forms.
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INTERFACE Children & Family Services: Call 833-607-2650 to speak with a Medi-Cal Navigator or text “medical” to 211211.
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MICOP: For support in Mixteco, Spanish or English, call 805-215-0730 or visit 135 Magnolia Ave. in Oxnard.
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