Recuperative care
Recuperative Care is short-term housing for people who need a safe place to recover from an illness or injury but do not require hospital-level care and do not have stable housing.
What Recuperative Care Provides
- A bed and temporary housing
- Meals
- Monitoring of medical and/or behavioral health needs
- Transportation to medical appointments, as appropriate
- Case management, care coordination, and housing linkage
Who May Be Eligible
A Medi-Cal member must generally meet both:
1. Medical Need
- Needs recovery from illness or injury
- Condition may risk ER use/hospitalization without support
- Safe recovery is not possible in their current living situation
2. Homeless or At Risk
- Currently experiencing homelessness or
- At risk of losing housing
CalAIM services are available to Medi-Cal members who meet eligibility criteria and receive authorization through their Managed Care Plan. Availability varies by county and health plan. To verify eligibility, contact us at 916-659-0003.
