January 10, 2025

Please be advised that the Data Sharing Authorization Guidance (DSAG) Medi-Cal Housing Support Services and Reentry Initiative toolkits deadline for public comment and feedback has been extended to Wednesday, January 15th.

These toolkits complement the previously released DHCS DSAG 2.0 Guidance focusing on real world scenarios that will help on the ground providers and organizations navigate data privacy and data sharing laws and regulations related to the delivery of Medi-Cal Housing Support Services and the Reentry Initiative.

The toolkits aim to clarify when, why, and under what circumstances consent may be needed to share sensitive health and social service information under the relevant data sharing laws.

The DSAG Medi-Cal Housing Support Services and Reentry Initiative Toolkits can be found here for review: DSAG Housing Support Services and Reentry Toolkits for Public Comment.

Feedback on the toolkits may be provided via SurveyMonkey here: Data Sharing Authorization Toolkits Survey. Please note that this link may be used to provide feedback on both toolkits.

Please direct questions on the toolkits or feedback to DHCSDataSharing@dhcs.ca.gov.