How will CA handle enrollment of new Medi-Cal beneficiaries associated with health reform?

In California, Medi-Cal requires beneficiaries to enroll in person or, in limited areas, though a mail-in application. When the Medi-Cal FPL increases to 133% across all populations, there will likely be long wait times associated with enrollment. I see a comprehensive IT solution as the best way to prepare for increased eligibility and enrollment demand. Wisconsin developed a one-stop-shop web portal for beneficiaries to be screened and enroll in many public programs. This may be a viable option for California and other states if done well.

Click here to read the KFF brief about the Wisconsin IT solution.