2026 Memo Series Communication
2026 Policy Memos
Policy Memo - anything that changes Departmental policy because of the federal and/or state legislation, rules or regulations promulgated as a result of previous federal and/or state legislation, rules, regulations, policies, or procedures. A Policy Memo can interpret and provide further guidance to previously promulgated regulations.
| Memo Number | Memo Title | Issue Date | Audience | Topic | Subtopic | Keywords | Expiration Date | Attachment(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM 26-001 | Health Maintenance Activities (HMA) Documentation Requirements | 1/5/2026 | Members, Families, Authorized Representatives (ARs), Providers, Advocates, IHSS Agencies, and those who interact with Participant-Directed Programs, Case Managers, Case Management Agencies | Benefits | None | Health Maintenance Activities (HMA), Documentation Requirements, HMA Checklist, Participant-Directed Programs, Consumer-Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS), In-Home Support Services (IHSS), Self Direction, Community First Choice (CFC) | 12/22/2028 | None |
2026 Operational Memos
Operational Memo - detailed instructions and/or clarifications to contracted entities and county partners to operationalize a new or existing state and/or federal law, new or existing state and/or federal rule, or Department policy.
| Memo Number | Memo Title | Issue Date | Audience | Topic | Subtopic | Keywords | Expiration Date | Attachment(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 Informational Memos
Informational Memo - important information for contracted entities, county partners and external stakeholders that is strictly informational and timely.
| Memo Number | Memo Title | Issue Date | Audience | Topic | Subtopic | Keywords | Expiration Date | Attachment(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM 26-001 | Difficulty of Care and Community First Choice | 1/7/2026 | Provider Agencies, Live-In Caregivers, In-Home Support Services Attendants (IHSS), IHSS Agencies, Consumer-Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS) Attendants, Family Caregivers, Financial Management Services Contractors, Home Care Agencies | HCBS Community First Choice | Difficulty of Care | Difficulty of Care Payments, Community First Choice, Live-in Caregivers | 1/7/2027 | IRS Q&A - Certain Medicaid Waiver Payments May Be Excludable From Income |