NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – in the months to come, Partnership HealthPlan of California (PHC), the nonprofit Medi-Cal health plan in Sonoma, Solano, Napa, Marin, Mendocino and Yolo Counties, will expand its Medi-Cal managed care program into eight additional northern California counties: Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou and Trinity counties.  

Medi-Cal, nationally known as Medicaid, is a state and federal program that provides health care to over seven million low-income residents in California.

While there will be no change in benefits as a result of this switch to managed care, it’s important to note that Medi-Cal recipients must choose a primary care provider for their healthcare under the new system.  

After the expansion PHC will coordinate benefits for nearly 296,000 Medi-Cal beneficiaries in 14 counties, offering enrolled members a medical home, coordination of care, and supplemental benefits not covered by the State’s traditional Medi-Cal program.

PHC will hold a series of community forums to inform stakeholders and interested members of the public about Partnership HealthPlan of California and the coming change to Medi-Cal administration.  

The forums will be held on the following dates:

Monday, April 15, 10 a.m.
Department of Health and Social Services
880 Northcrest Drive, Crescent City

Tuesday, April 16, 9 a.m.
Red Lion Hotel
1929 4th St., Eureka

Wednesday, April 17, 9 a.m.
Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center
Industrial Parkway, Weaverville

Thursday, April 18, 10 a.m.
Lake Family Resource Center
896 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport

Monday, April 29, 9 a.m.
Holiday Inn Express
707 Montague Road, Yreka

Tuesday, April 30, 3:30 p.m.
Modoc High School in Alturas
900 N. Main St., Alturas

Wednesday, May 1, 9 a.m.
Diamond Mountain Casino
900 Skyline Road, Susanville

Thursday, May 2, 9 a.m.
Red Lion Hotel
1830 Hilltop Drive, Redding

Those interested in attending may RSVP by calling or emailing David McCallum, PHC Community Relations Manager at 707-863-4400 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Partnership HealthPlan of California began operating in 1994. Additional information about PHC can be found at www.partnershiphp.org .