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Practical guidance on CalAIM billing, DDS documentation, and the operational details California providers deal with every day.
- DDS Providers
DDS Provider Directory September 2026 Update: What California Regional Center Vendors Need to Do Now
DDS updated its Provider Directory guide on September 4, 2026. Learn how Regional Center vendors should validate records, submit changes, manage users, and avoid vendorization delays.
September 16, 2026 - DDS Providers
DDS Rate Reform September 2026 Update: Service-Code Exemptions and Authorization Cleanup
DDS published new rate-reform exemption data on September 14, 2026. See the service codes involved, decision totals, and the operational steps Regional Center vendors should take now.
September 16, 2026 - DDS Providers
California DDS Direct Support Professional University: What Regional Center Providers Need to Know
DDS issued new Direct Support Professional University guidance on September 9, 2026. Learn who qualifies, what is voluntary, how EDGE access works, and what providers should track.
September 16, 2026 - CalAIM
California ECM and Community Supports Grew Sharply: What the August 2026 DHCS Data Means for Providers
DHCS released new ECM and Community Supports data in August 2026. See the verified growth numbers, what they imply for providers, and what they do not prove.
September 16, 2026 - CalAIM
The Community Supports Coding Changes You Probably Missed in DHCS's January 2026 Update
DHCS's Jan 2026 coding guidance added new Community Supports codes and reworked nutrition benefits. Here's what changed and what to reconfigure.
August 21, 2026 - CalAIM
Transitional Rent Is Mandatory Statewide: The Operational Requirements ECM and Housing Providers Keep Missing
Transitional Rent is mandatory for Medi-Cal plans starting Jan 1, 2026. It triggers ECM enrollment and weekly in-person visits — here is what to know.
August 21, 2026 - CalAIM
ECM Presumptive Authorization: How California Providers Can Start Serving Members Before the MCP Approves
ECM presumptive authorization lets contracted providers start & bill for ECM during a 30-day window before MCP approval. Here is how it works.
August 21, 2026 - CalAIM
CalAIM ECM Billing Codes in 2026: G9008, G9012, G9007 and the Modifier Rules That Decide Whether You Get Paid
A practical guide to CalAIM ECM billing codes under DHCS's 2026 guidance — G9008, G9012, G9007, the U1/U2/U8/GQ modifiers, and MCP coding rules.
August 21, 2026 - CalAIM
The CalAIM Waiver Expires December 31, 2026. Here's What ECM and Community Supports Providers Should Actually Do.
California's CalAIM 1115 waiver expires Dec 31, 2026. Here's what continues regardless of the outcome, what is at risk, and what providers should do now.
August 21, 2026 - CalAIM
DHCS Is Tightening CalAIM Utilization Management: What Community Supports Providers Need to Do Now
DHCS is raising the bar on CalAIM utilization management in 2026. Learn what Community Supports and ECM providers must do now to stay compliant and funded.
July 31, 2026 - DDS Providers
New DDS eBilling Field for Remote Services: What Regional Center Vendors Must Do Starting July 2026
California Regional Center vendors billing remote-delivered services must prepare now for the new DDS eBilling remote services 2026 field requirement. Here's what to do.
July 31, 2026 - CalAIM
Short-Term Post-Hospitalization Housing Is Ending December 31, 2026 — What CalAIM Providers Need to Plan For
CalAIM short-term post-hospitalization housing ending 2026 means major workflow changes. Learn what California providers must do now to prepare and protect revenue.
July 31, 2026 - CalAIM
CalAIM Housing Deposits Update: DHCS Removed the Navigation Prerequisite — What Providers Need to Know
DHCS removed the navigation prerequisite for CalAIM housing deposits. Learn what California Community Supports providers must do now to stay compliant in 2026.
July 31, 2026 - CalAIM
Why California CalAIM Providers Aren't Getting Paid — And What to Do About It
CalAIM providers not getting paid? Discover the specific billing, authorization, and workflow gaps causing MCP claim denials in California — and how to fix them.
July 31, 2026 - CalAIM
CalAIM vs. Traditional Medi-Cal: What Community Supports Providers Need to Know
Discover how CalAIM community supports California differ from traditional Medi-Cal billing—and what CBOs must do to navigate managed care contracts, documentation, and compliance.
July 31, 2026 - DDS Providers
DDS Rate Reform 2026: What California Regional Center Providers Need to Know
California DDS rate reform is now in effect. Learn how the new reimbursement models, cost reporting, and service categories impact Regional Center vendor operations.
July 31, 2026 - DDS Providers
Supported Employment Documentation: A Guide for California DDS Providers
A practical guide to supported employment documentation California DDS providers need—covering IPP alignment, billing compliance, progress notes, and audit readiness.
July 16, 2026 - DDS Providers
ILS Software for California Providers: What to Look for in 2026
Choosing ILS software in California? Learn what features, compliance requirements, and workflows matter most for DDS and Regional Center providers in 2026.
July 16, 2026 - DDS Providers
How Regional Center Vendors Can Reduce eBilling Errors
California Regional Center vendors: learn practical strategies to reduce eBilling errors, avoid DDS claim rejections, and get paid faster. Specific to CA workflows.
July 16, 2026 - DDS Providers
Why California DDS Providers Are Moving Away from Generic Case Management Software
California DDS providers are ditching generic platforms for purpose-built DDS provider software. Learn why Regional Center workflows demand a specialized solution.
July 16, 2026 - CalAIM
CalAIM Unit Tracking: Why Real-Time Matters for Community Supports
Discover why real-time CalAIM unit tracking software is critical for California Community Supports providers — and how to avoid billing errors, denials, and compliance risk.
July 16, 2026 - DDS Providers
Housing Access Services 089: How California DDS Providers Should Document and Bill
Learn how California DDS providers should document and bill Housing Access Services 089 correctly — from eligibility to claims — to stay compliant and get paid.
July 16, 2026 - DDS Providers
Title 17 Documentation: What California DDS Providers Must Include in Every Service Note
Learn exactly what Title 17 documentation California DDS providers must include in every service note to pass audits and protect Regional Center reimbursement.
July 16, 2026 - CalAIM
How to Prepare for a Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Audit as a CalAIM Provider
Learn how to prepare for a Medi-Cal managed care audit as a CalAIM provider — from documentation standards to corrective action plans in California.
July 9, 2026