County Organized Health System (COHS)

Self Advocacy by Anthony Swetala

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  • No matter what your needs may be, self-advocacy can be a powerful tool throughout your life. If you are just beginning your personal recovery process, you might find that self-advocacy helps you take small steps. As your self-advocacy efforts continue, you will surprise yourself with what you have achieved.

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Health-insuring organizations that are organized and operated by a governing board appointed by the county’s Board of Supervisors. All Medi-Cal beneficiaries residing within the county are required to enroll unless they have a voluntary aid code, which allows them to enroll in fee-for-service Medi-Cal. The first plan was implemented in Santa Barbara County in 1983. Five County Organized Health Systems plans operate in eight counties: Monterey, Napa, Orange, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Yolo.


Posted Jan 02 2010, 11:59 PM by Anthony Swetala