Central California Alliance for Health

Central California Alliance for Health

Regional Medi-Cal managed care plan

Overview

A regional Medi-Cal plan that serves over 434,000 members across Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties. It enrolls members in a Medi-Cal plan and coordinates care through a network of primary care physicians and clinics to focus on preventive care and ongoing management, rather than paying for care on a fee-for-service basis. The plan distinguishes itself with a mission-focused effort to improve access for low-income residents, a history dating back to 1996, and a broad, community-oriented regional footprint. Its goal is to achieve Healthy People. Healthy Communities by improving health outcomes and access to care for the communities it serves.

About Central California Alliance for Health

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Why Central California Alliance for Health is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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Healthcare

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What believers are saying

  • February 26, 2026 report showed $44.9 million invested into local care infrastructure.
  • The Alliance recruited 85 providers in 2025 and cut average wait times 34%.
  • NCQA accreditation and Health Equity Accreditation support sales, retention, and county trust.

What critics are saying

  • Medi-Cal renewals started January 1, 2026; missed paperwork immediately strips members and revenue.
  • Dignity Health access contract expires December 31, 2026, risking member disruption and provider leakage.
  • Membership contraction from California eligibility tightening threatens the Alliance's core funding base.

What makes Central California Alliance for Health unique

  • Five-county Medi-Cal plan run by a local public commission, not a commercial insurer.
  • Deep county and community-provider governance anchors network decisions in Mariposa through Santa Cruz.
  • TotalCare launched January 1, 2026, integrating Medi-Cal and Medicare for dual-eligibles.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Ample Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays per year

401(a) Retirement Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Robust Health and Wellness Program

Onsite EV Charging Stations

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