5 Member Services: 1-888-301-1228/TTY 711 Screening for colon health It is vital to get screened for colon cancer. Symptoms often do not show up until the cancer is advanced. Regular screenings make it more likely to find cancer early when cancer may be easier to treat. Your risk for colorectal cancer gets higher as you get older. It is recommended to start screening at age 45 for people at average risk. It should continue through age 75. Several types of tests can be used. Some tests can be completed at home or the doctor’s office. Talk to your doctor about which option is best for you. No matter which test you choose, the most important thing is to get screened regularly. Call your doctor today to schedule your colon cancer screening. To learn more about colon cancer screening, visit the GCHP Health Library at gchp.link/3PSNNh7. If you have any questions, call GCHP’s Health Education Department at 1-805-437-5718, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except holidays). If you use TTY, call 711. Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports: What you need to know Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports (CS) are a part of the Medi-Cal transformation that aims to break down barriers to health. They offer benefits and services that help meet the needs of Medi-Cal beneficiaries. ECM is an in-person benefit for people with many health care needs. A care coordinator can help get people extra services to stay healthy. They also make sure all health providers work together on each person’s health goals. Care coordinators can also find and connect members to other health services in the community. CS services are offered by Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) to help with problems like getting housing and food. GCHP has these services available at no cost for members who need them most. These services include: ●Community transition services: Helps members live in their residence after leaving a nursing facility. ●Home modifications: Changes are made to homes to make them accessible. ●Housing deposits: Funding to help set up housing. ●Housing tenancy: Help to keep safe and stable housing. ●Housing transition navigation: Help to find and get housing. ●Medically supportive food: Healthy meals that are delivered to homes. ●Personal care and homemaker services: In-home services to help with activities like bathing, feeding, and going to medical appointments. ●Recuperative care: Short-term housing and care after leaving the hospital. ●Respite services: Temporary relief for those who care for members. ●Short-term post-hospitalization housing: One-time temporary housing for members who do not have housing and are leaving the hospital or a treatment facility. If you have any questions, call the CalAIM Hotline at 1-805-437-5911, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except holidays). If you use a TTY, call 711. VISIT US AT goldcoasthealthplan.org.
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