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Transparent Coverage & CalAIM Community Supports Integration

Learn how IJL Homes partners with Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans, hospital health systems, and county agencies under CalAIM (HCPCS H0043 / T2038) for seamless post-acute coverage.

CalAIM In-Lieu-of-Services (ILOS)
Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)

$0 Out-of-Pocket Cost for Eligible Medi-Cal Beneficiaries

Under California’s CalAIM initiative, Medical Respite / Recuperative Care is an authorized Community Supports service. Eligible individuals recovering from an acute illness or injury receive comprehensive residential accommodation, 24/7 non-acute clinical oversight, meals, and housing navigation funded directly by their Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan.

H0043
Recuperative Care / Medical Respite Per Diem

Comprehensive residential bed stay, 24/7 care monitoring, meals, and care coordination. (Per Day (14–90 Days))

T2038
Community Supports Case Management & Transition

Enhanced Care Management (ECM) linkage, housing navigation, and aftercare follow-up. (Per Encounter / Monthly)

Payer Partnerships

Participating Health Plans & Contract Options

We contract with California Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans, regional hospital networks, and public healthcare agencies.

CalAIM MCP
H0043 / T2038

L.A. Care Health Plan

Direct CalAIM Community Supports provider for Medi-Cal Managed Care members.

  • 14–90 Days Recuperative Care
  • ECM Integration
  • Post-Discharge Housing Supports
CalAIM MCP
H0043 / T2038

Health Net California

Contracted Community Supports partner for Medi-Cal recuperative care.

  • 24/7 Clinical Monitoring
  • Medically Tailored Meals
  • Transportation Support
CalAIM MCP
H0043 / T2038

Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)

Authorized medical respite provider for IEHP Medi-Cal beneficiaries.

  • Wound Management
  • Chronic Disease Care
  • Housing Tenancy Transition
CalAIM MCP
H0043 / T2038

Molina Healthcare

Approved recuperative care services under California Department of Health Care Services.

  • Post-Acute Convalescence
  • Medication Reconciliation
  • Case Management
Hospital Contract
Single-Case Agreement (SCA)

Hospital Health Systems Direct Contracts

Custom per-diem agreements and block-bed reservations with regional health systems.

  • Guaranteed Bed Availability
  • 2-Hour Triage SLA
  • Dedicated Hospital Liaison
Streamlined Approval

The 4-Step TAR Authorization Workflow

Our dedicated billing liaison handles the entire Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) submission and concurrent review process.

1
Hour 1

Packet Submission & Verification

Hospital discharge planner or health plan care manager submits patient face sheet, clinical summary, and Medi-Cal CIN number.

IJL Homes billing specialists verify active Medi-Cal enrollment within 30 minutes.
2
Within 2 Hours

CalAIM TAR Generation & Submission

Our clinical team completes and submits the CalAIM Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) directly to the member’s Managed Care Plan.

HCPCS code H0043 requested with supporting wound care orders and discharge note.
3
Same-Day / 24 Hours

Initial Authorization Granted

Managed Care Plan approves initial recuperative care stay (typically 14 to 30 calendar days) and issues official authorization number.

IJL Homes coordinates hospital discharge transit immediately upon approval.
4
Bi-Weekly Intervals

Concurrent Review & Extension

Our nursing and social work team submits concurrent clinical updates detailing wound healing progress and housing milestones.

Extensions approved up to 90 days as clinically necessary and permitted by CalAIM policy.
Health System Solutions

Hospital Direct Contracting & Block-Bed Reservations

For health systems seeking guaranteed post-acute discharge capacity to decompress crowded emergency departments and reduce inpatient length of stay (LOS), IJL Homes offers customized hospital contracts.

Single-Case Agreements (SCAs): Rapid per-diem agreements for uninsured or commercial patients who require medical respite.
Block-Bed Reservations: Reserved beds exclusively held for designated hospital discharge planning teams with priority intake.
County Health Subsidies: Coordination with Department of Health Services (DHS) / Housing for Health funding streams.

Have Questions About CalAIM Authorization or Billing?

Our billing team will verify member eligibility, generate the TAR, and ensure full reimbursement compliance within hours.