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June is Immigrant Heritage Month

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June is Immigrant Heritage Month! Immigrant Heritage Month was started in 2014 by the I Stand With Immigrants Initiative.

What we’re celebrating

Our service areas are diverse. Our members come from many cultures and backgrounds. We know that our communities are stronger because of immigrants. This is a time to celebrate all the ways that immigrants give to and share in our communities.

We know that our communities are stronger because of immigrants.

Medi-Cal for immigrant families

At the Alliance, we care about equity year-round. We want Medi-Cal members to know that they can safely get health care services. This is true regardless of immigration status. Under the public charge rule, immigrants can get many public benefits without fear that it will affect their immigration status. This includes Medi-Cal. To learn more about services for Medi-Cal members, please go to the Get Care area of our website.

We want Medi-Cal members to know that they can safely get health care services. This is true regardless of immigration status.

Our staff and provider network know that person-centered care is important. We work to provide care that helps all members feel seen and heard. We want to meet your health care needs so that you can be as healthy as possible.

If you do not speak English, don’t worry. The Alliance has language assistance for our members. You can get interpreter services and information in your preferred language.

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If you are a Medi-Cal member and you need help getting health care services, we are here for you! Please call our Member Services team at 800-700-3874, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

If you need language assistance, we have a special telephone line to get an interpreter who speaks your language at no cost to you. For the Hearing or Speech Assistance Line, call 800-735-2929 (TTY: Dial 711).

Community resources

Community organizations and schools offer resources for immigrant families. Talk to your child’s school staff to ask about programs. Another resource for migrants is the Central Coast Citizenship Project.

Thank you for joining us to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month! You can learn more about what it is about at www.iamanimmigrant.com.

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About the contributor:

Maureen Wolff Stiles

Maureen Wolff Stiles works as Digital Communications Content Specialist for the Communications Department at Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance). She works with a variety of the health plan’s experts to strategically tailor informative, engaging materials for members, providers and the communities the Alliance serves. Maureen has been with the Alliance since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism.

Written in collaboration with subject matter expert: Stacie Simmons, Community Engagement Program Manager