Self-Advocacy Resources
Materials and publications in this section help you understand your rights so you can advocate for yourself or another person. If you have any questions or need more help, contact Disability Rights California at
1-800-776-5746, or TTY at:1-800-719-5798: available M-F, 9 am- 4 pm.



Medi-Cal Managed Care: An Independent Medical Review (IMR) Can Change a Plan’s No to Yes
Most Californians who get Medi-Cal are in managed care through a Medi-Cal health plan. Health plans are also called managed care organizations or health maintenance organizations.
Medi-Cal Programs to Help You Stay in Your Own Home or Leave a Nursing Home
There are different Medi-Cal programs to help people with disabilities and seniors stay in their homes. These programs can help them return home from places like hospitals and nursing homes. This pub gives you information about these programs. It tells you what to do if you need help getting one of the programs.