In accordance with Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) All Plan Letter (APL) 22-030, the California DHCS requires all Medi-Cal members to receive an Initial Health Appointment (IHA) within 120 days of enrollment. The IHA occurs during a Member’s encounter with a Provider within the primary care medical setting. During the IHA, the Provider assesses and manages the acute, chronic, and preventative health needs of the Member."
Completing a timely IHA provides an opportunity for members to establish a relationship with their PCP. It also allows PCPs to obtain necessary health care and preventative services information to support the member in achieving positive health outcomes and improving their overall health status.
For more information about IHA’s and resources available, please reference the following: