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Monterey County to launch EsperanzaCare 2 pilot July 1 to serve up to 500 people cut off from Medi‑Cal
Summary
The county announced EsperanzaCare 2, a July 1 pilot to offer outpatient primary care, pharmacy benefits and access to specialty services through Natividad for up to 500 individuals ineligible for Medi‑Cal, intended to close short‑term coverage gaps.
Monterey County health officials announced a timed pilot program, EsperanzaCare 2, intended to give limited, coordinated care to residents who may lose Medi‑Cal coverage under proposed federal changes in HR 1.
"We're calling this a pilot, and we wanted to work very quickly so we could help those, again, the most vulnerable in our community that have lost coverage," said Dr. Chad Harris, president and CEO of Natividad Medical Center. Elsa Jimenez, director of the Monterey County Health Department, said the pilot, directed by the board, is set to…
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