The Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) Treatment Program

“provides medically necessary substance use disorder treatment services for eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries.” Substance use treatment is available in a range of services that includes outpatient, medical detoxification, narcotic replacement, and residential treatment starting in 2016.

Inpatient Services

Inpatient medical detoxification treatment is covered under Drug Medi-Cal for qualified individuals. The treatment must be medically necessary based on criteria that includes Delirium Tremens (DTs), withdrawal severity, and the drug that is being abused.

You do not need to live in the same California county as the facility where you receive inpatient treatment. In other words, if you live in Ventura County, you can get treatment at a facility in Los Angeles County.

Residential Services

Scheduled to start on July 1st, 2016, and subject to change, residential substance use treatment services will be covered under Drug Medi-Cal. Prior authorization will be required and you need to live in the county where you receive services.

Outpatient services

Outpatient substance use treatment is covered under Drug Medi-Cal now. Like residential treatment, you need to live in the county where you receive treatment.

Contact Information

If you are a resident of Los Angeles County, you can contact Tarzana Treatment Centers for information at 888-777-8565 or by submitting a secure contact form.

If you live outside of Los Angeles County, you can contact Tarzana Treatment Centers for inpatient services. You will need to contact your county office for all other services. A directory of county contact phone numbers can be found at this link.