Was Live Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 11am PST
Guest Speakers
- Donny Shiu, Vision Program Chief, DHCS
- Dana Durham, Dental Division Chief, DHCS
- Eileen Espejo, Senior Managing Director, Health, Children Now
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- Millions of Californians Missing Out on Free Dental and Vision Care
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Event Overview
Many Californians with Medi-Cal may not realize they qualify for free dental and vision care, services designed to keep families healthy and thriving.
Despite having full coverage for routine checkups, cleanings, and eye exams, only 1 in 5 adults on Medi-Cal use their dental benefits each year. These services are more than just routine—they help prevent serious health issues like tooth decay, infections, and vision loss, which can affect a person’s ability to work, care for loved ones, and maintain overall health and well-being.
Join us for a virtual briefing to learn how dental and vision care support CalAIM’s mission to deliver more equitable, person-centered care. Leaders from the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and community partners will explain who qualifies for these services, highlight commonly overlooked benefits, and share how members can access care today, including multilingual support and tools, like the Find a Dentist app.
Hear how you can help close the care gap and connect Medi-Cal members with the services they need and deserve.
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