Contra Costa | Health Sense | Summer 2024

Call us at 877-661-6230 2 behavioral health Is your child developing well? Developmental delays are common. They come in many different forms. Language delays and disorders are the most common kind. For any child with a delay, it is helpful to find delays as soon as possible. There are often effective ways to intervene and treat them. This is why Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) is proud to work with all providers who see children. We can work together to make sure all young people are screened for developmental issues. Screening all children is the best way to spot even mild cases. Screening means that your doctor will check your child even if you think things are OK. When parents do have concerns about their child’s learning, behavior or development, they are often right. Be sure to tell your child’s provider if you have any concerns. How the screening process works Your health care provider will ask questions about your child’s behavior. They may also ask you to fill out a paper form. The form is part of the screening questionnaire. If your child screens “positive,” more tests may be needed. Testing may include: ●A hearing test. ●A speech and language evaluation. ●Referral to an occupational or physical therapist. ●Referral to the Regional Center of the East Bay. ●Referral to a developmental specialist or a child psychologist. Based on this testing, your doctor can make a plan. They can monitor and treat your child as needed. If you have any questions, please talk to your provider. Ask about your child’s screening and tests. Ask what treatment the provider recommends. Work together with your health care provider. That way, you can help your child make the best progress possible. Find support To learn more about how a child develops, check out the Help Me Grow programs! They offer support by: ●Helping you make sure your child is healthy and developing well. ●Connecting you to community resources, such as free playgroups. ●Giving families referrals to other community resources. These resources can support your child’s development. They can also help with other needs of the entire family. You can call the program at 800-830-5380. Or just dial 211 and ask for Help Me Grow today! You can also learn more at helpmegrowcoco.org.

Visit us at contracostahealthplan.org 3 member news Your right to timely care and services NON-URGENT CARE APPOINTMENTS WAIT TIME LIMIT Primary care provider 10 business days Specialist 15 business days Mental health with a non-doctor (first visit)—this includes therapists, substance use counselors and qualified autism service providers 10 business days Follow-up mental health 10 business days from prior visit Ancillary care (includes lab work, diagnostic tests like a mammogram or MRI, and physical therapy) 15 business days First prenatal visit 14 days Exceptions ●Sometimes you need a visit sooner than the law requires. In this case, your doctor can ask for a sooner appointment. ● Sometimes waiting longer for care is not a problem. If so, your provider must note in your record that a longer wait time will not harm your health. Telephone wait times ●You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to talk to a qualified health professional. They can help you decide if your health problem is urgent. If they need to call you back, they must call you within 30 minutes. ●If you call Contra Costa Health Plan’s (CCHP) Member Services phone number, someone should answer the phone within 10 minutes during normal business hours. In-office wait times ●You should be taken to an exam room within 45 minutes of your scheduled visit. We can help. If you have a problem getting timely access to care, call CCHP Member Services at 877-661-6230. All health plan members have the right to timely appointments. The purpose of California’s timely access law is to make sure you get the care you need. URGENT CARE APPOINTMENTS WAIT TIME LIMIT Prior authorization or approval not required 48 hours Prior authorization or approval required by health plan 96 hours

Call us at 877-661-6230 4 member news Contra Costa Health Plan has a new department. It’s called the Health Equity Office. The vision of this office is to work closely with our members, community and providers. We want to make sure our members have a fair chance to be healthy. We will work to: Do you need an interpreter who speaks your language? Did you know that Contra Costa Health Plan has trained interpreters who can help you by phone and sometimes in person? They speak many languages, including sign language. Interpreters make sure that you and your doctor can communicate clearly. With their help, you can get all your questions answered. This service is free and easy to use. If you think you need an interpreter at your next doctor visit, ask for one. If you have any problems getting an interpreter, call 877-661-6230 and follow the prompts to reach Member Services. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We can also help you translate a document in a different language if you need it. Just ask our Member Services Department. Discrimination is against the law. Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) follows State and Federal civil rights laws. CCHP does not unlawfully discriminate, exclude people, or treat them differently because of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. CCHP provides: ●Free aids and services to people with disabilities to help them communicate better, such as: ✓Qualified sign language interpreters. ✓Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats). ●Free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as: ✓Qualified interpreters. ✓Information written in other languages. If you need these services, contact CCHP between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by calling 877-661-6230. If you cannot hear or speak well, please call TTY: 711. Upon request, this document can be made available to you in braille, large print, audiocassette or electronic form. To obtain a copy in one of these alternative formats, please call or write to: Contra Costa Health Plan 595 Center Ave., Suite 100 Martinez, CA 94553 877-661-6230 (TTY: 711) Nondiscrimination notice CCHP’s commitment to health equity ●Reduce health disparities. ●Partner with the community to create change. ●Promote diversity, equity and inclusion. ●Move toward equal and culturally sensitive care. We look forward to working with you!

HOW TO FILE A GRIEVANCE If you believe that CCHP has failed to provide these services or unlawfully discriminated in another way on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation, you can file a grievance with CCHP’s Civil Rights Coordinator. You can file a grievance by phone, in writing, in person, or electronically: ●By phone: Contact CCHP between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by calling 877-661-6230. Or, if you cannot hear or speak well, please call TTY/TDD: 711. ●In writing: Fill out a complaint form or write a letter and send it to: CCHP Civil Rights Coordinator, Member Grievance Unit, 595 Center Ave., Suite 100, Martinez, CA 94553 or fax it to 925-313-6047. ●In person: Visit your provider’s office or CCHP and say you want to file a grievance. ●Electronically: Visit CCHP’s website at contracostahealthplan.org. OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS–CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES If you have Medi-Cal, you can also file a civil rights complaint with the California Department of Health Care Services, Office of Civil Rights, by phone, in writing, or electronically: ●By phone: Call 916-440-7370. If you cannot speak or hear well, please call TTY/TDD: 711 (Telecommunications Relay Service). ●In writing: Fill out a complaint form or send a letter to: Deputy Director, Office of Civil Rights Department of Health Care Services Office of Civil Rights P.O. Box 997413, MS 0009 Sacramento, CA 95899-7413 Complaint forms are available at http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Pages/Language_Access.aspx. ●Electronically: Send an email to CivilRights@dhcs.ca.gov. OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS–U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES If you believe you have been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights by phone, in writing, or electronically: ●By phone: Call 800-368-1019. If you cannot speak or hear well, please call TTY/TDD: 800-537-7697. ●In writing: Fill out a complaint form or send a letter to: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave., SW Room 509F, HHH Building Washington, D.C. 20201 Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html. ●Electronically: Visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf.

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