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Eligibility
The member must be eligible for Medi-Cal and experiencing homelessness.
For discharge planners and referral teams
A clear medical respite referral path.
Hospital and skilled nursing facility social workers, along with SUD and mental-health programs, can connect eligible Medi-Cal members experiencing homelessness with medical respite, also called recuperative care.
Clinical referral details
What to send forward
Keep the next step practical.
Start the conversation by calling the team or sending clinical referral documents by fax. We can help clarify the referral path for an eligible member.
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Wellness
Daily wellness checks support a safer recovery setting.
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Clinical oversight
Care planning and clinical oversight are part of the support.
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Coordination
Meals where applicable, plus coordination and referrals, help connect the next pieces.
Referral resources
Use the resource that fits your workflow.
The existing Molina pre-screen form is available online. For questions about the referral or clinical documents, call or fax the team directly.
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Medical respite referral FAQ
Who is medical respite for?
Medical respite, also called recuperative care, is for eligible Medi-Cal members experiencing homelessness.
What support does it include?
Support includes daily wellness checks, clinical oversight, care planning, meals where applicable, and coordination and referrals.
How can a discharge planner make a referral?
Call 619-500-3987, fax clinical referral documents to 619-333-1670, or use the Molina pre-screen form above.
What is the NPI?
Empowering Potential Housing’s NPI is 1639985393.