A new health plan is launching on the Central Coast just before federal lawmakers move forward with major cuts to Medicaid, a change that could affect how some seniors and people with disabilities access care.
The plan, called CenCal CareConnect, is designed for residents who qualify for both Medicare and Medi-Cal in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. It replaces two separate insurance systems with a single managed care plan, giving members one card and one provider network.
CenCal CEO Marina Owen explained that the plan also adds benefits that aren’t typically covered…