L.A. Care Health Plan

A new movement to help Los Angeles stay informed, prepared and covered starts now. 💙 At yesterday’s press launch, L.A. Care officially launched the @keeplacovered_ campaign and coalition, bringing together health care leaders, community partners and elected officials to raise awareness about upcoming Medi-Cal changes. Learn more and become a Coverage Champion: KeepLACovered.org

Meet 2026 #ElevatingTheSafetyNet scholar Vanessa Alvarado! 🩺✨ Growing up on Medi-Cal in a Spanish-speaking household, Vanessa saw firsthand how complex the health care system can be to navigate. Her experiences as a caregiver further shaped her commitment to compassionate, coordinated care. She is attending the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA on a full medical school scholarship through L.A. Care. Learn more: spr.ly/6188BG21hG

Meet 2026 #ElevatingTheSafetyNet scholar Jesus Vasquez! 🩺✨ Inspired by his family’s experiences navigating barriers to specialized care and by his father’s belief in the value of hard work, Jesus is pursuing a career in medicine with purpose and determination. He is attending Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science @cdrewu on a full medical school scholarship through L.A. Care. Learn more: spr.ly/6188BG21hG

🎃 Pass the treats, not the flu! 🍬 Halloween is full of tricks, treats and fun memories. Don't let the flu get in the way! Getting your flu and COVID-19 vaccines can help protect you and your loved ones from serious illness. Vaccination is especially important for children and people with chronic conditions like diabetes or asthma. 💉 The best treat? Protection! Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available at no cost to eligible L.A. Care members. Contact your doctor, visit a pharmacy or find a local clinic. 🧡 Visit lacare.org/flu to learn more and find a vaccination event near you! #FightTheFlu #FluShot #GetVaccinated #Halloween #LACare

Do you know your A1c number? 💙 Managing diabetes goes beyond daily blood sugar checks. Your A1c test shows your average blood sugar level over the past 2–3 months and helps you and your doctor understand how well your diabetes is being managed. Small steps can make a big difference! Eating balanced meals, staying active, checking your blood sugar as recommended, and keeping regular doctor appointments can help you stay on track. 👉 Swipe through for simple tips to help you manage your diabetes. L.A. Care is here to support you every step of the way! 💛 Talk with your doctor about: ✅ Your personal A1c goal ✅ How often you should get your A1c tested ✅ How to monitor your blood sugar at home ✅ Healthy eating and physical activity ✅ Ways to better manage your diabetes 💙 Explore Healthy Living & Prevention resources. lacare.org/healthy-living 📍 Find programs and support at a Community Resource Center near you. lacare.org/healthy-living/co… Visit the links in our bio to learn more. #LACare #DiabetesAwareness #HealthyLiving #DiabetesManagement

Meet 2026 #ElevatingTheSafetyNet scholar Samad Acklin! 🩺✨ Inspired by physicians who shared his identity and made him feel seen and valued, Samad hopes to provide that same sense of trust and belonging for others. He is attending the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA @dgsomucla on a full medical school scholarship through L.A. Care. Learn more: spr.ly/6188BG21hG

Meet 2026 #ElevatingTheSafetyNet scholar Eimar Ixtlilco! 🩺✨ A first-generation college graduate from Compton, Eimar’s path to medicine is rooted in perseverance, family and service. He is one of eight scholars awarded a full medical school scholarship through L.A. Care and will attend Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. @cdrewu Learn more: spr.ly/6019BG2GuF

L.A. Care convened the Keep L.A. Covered coalition — safety net leaders, health plans, public agencies, and community partners across LA County. Medi-Cal is changing in 2027. We're making sure LA is ready. Learn more → spr.ly/6013BGtMMF #KeepLACovered #MediCal #LACare

Meet 2026 #ElevatingTheSafetyNet scholar Lorena Gonzalez. 🩺✨ Now attending the @dgsomucla David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Lorena hopes to combine clinical medicine with digital health, education and policy to address social determinants of health and improve access to care for underserved communities. Each year, L.A. Care’s *Elevating the Safety Net* Scholarship Program provides eight aspiring physicians with full medical school scholarships. By reducing the burden of medical school debt, the program gives community-minded physicians greater freedom to pursue careers serving low-income and medically underserved communities rather than allowing financial pressures to shape where they practice. For Lorena, that means staying focused on her goal of caring for patients during their most vulnerable moments while helping shape a health care system that better serves communities across Los Angeles County. 💙 Learn more about the 2026 scholars: spr.ly/6018BGsAJj #ElevatingTheSafetyNet #ESNScholar #FuturePhysician #MedicalSchool #HealthEquity #LosAngeles #LACareHealthPlan

Congratulations to our CEO, Martha Santana-Chin, honored recently by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis at the Hispanic Heritage Month Reception for her leadership at L.A. Care. 📰: spr.ly/6012BGisl8 #HispanicHeritageMonth #LACare #MediCal

L.A. Care employees kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month by coming together at the 80th anniversary of the Mexican Independence Day Parade in East Los Angeles.🎉 Members of our LatinX Collective affinity group spent the day celebrating culture, community and tradition alongside their colleagues and neighbors. From mariachi and bandas 🎶 to traditional performances, colorful floats and local food, employees enjoyed their time together with laughter, storytelling and screaming “VIVA!” each time they were prompted. Through accessible education, associated initiatives and thoughtful programming, the LatinX Collective affinity group aims to support the communities it serves both internally and throughout L.A. County. We’re proud to see our employees building community with one another while celebrating the vibrant cultures and traditions represented across Los Angeles County. ✨ #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatineHeritageMonth #MexicanIndependenceDay #EastLA #LatineCommunity #LACareHealthPlan

L.A. Care leaders joined the Disability Health Care Summit, hosted by @DisabilityVoicesUnited, discussing policy and behavioral health access for Californians with disabilities on Medi-Cal. Read more: spr.ly/6013BGrblx #DisabilityHealthEquity #MediCal #HealthEquity #LosAngeles

Colorectal cancer doesn’t wait- screening shouldn’t either! If you’re 45 or older, it’s time to get screened. Colorectal cancer can develop without symptoms, but screening can help find it early, when it’s easier to treat. Don’t wait for a warning sign. Take a few minutes today to learn about your screening options and find what works best for you. 👉 Swipe through to learn more in español & 中文 . Your future self will thank you. 💙 medicare.lacare.org/members/…