California’s first-of-its-kind Medi-Cal reform aims to help low-income patients navigate problems such as homelessness, poverty and substance abuse that can harm health.
In two weeks, he’ ll move into his own apartment in Berkeley after spending the better part of the past 16 years homeless. But nine months ago, El moved into one of 12 Project Roomkey shelters in Alameda County designed to reduce COVID-19 among the homeless population. The team also made sure that El was enrolled in Medi-Cal and had transportation to his doctor’ s.
At 66, Edward El has a new lease on life literally. In two weeks, he’ll move into his own apartment in Berkeley after spending the better part of the past 16 years homeless.
California’s first-of-its-kind Medi-Cal reform aims to help low-income patients navigate problems like homelessness, poverty and substance abuse that can harm health. Story from @CalMatters.