Grievance Process
Date: | October 31, 2022 |
To: | HPSJ Practitioners, Providers and Facilities |
From: | Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) |
Subject: | Grievance Process |
Business: | Medi-Cal Managed Care |
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) requires Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) to monitor and investigate all member complaints regarding their medical care or delivery of that care. Further, we are required to do so in a timely manner. Members have the right to file complaints with HPSJ, DHCS or DMHC for investigation and resolution.
Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ), through our Quality Management (QM) Department, monitors and investigates each of these member complaints (also known as grievances).
Reminder
- If a member or their representative expresses any dissatisfaction with either the plan and/or the provider, the plan will notify the member that the Quality team will review their complaint.
- Providers must respond timely to HPSJ requests for responses to grievances. If providers are non-compliant, this may result in a corrective action.
We want you to be aware that this may lead to an influx of grievances being filed against providers. Further, providers may see increases in the need for them to furnish grievance responses.
If you have any questions, please contact our Quality Management Department at 209.942.6325, Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
You may also contact our Customer Service Department with any questions or concerns, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, at 1-888-936-PLAN (7526), TDD/TYY 711or visit https://www.hpsj.com/alerts/ for online access to the documents shared. The most recent information about Health Plan of San Joaquin and our services is always available on our website https://www.hpsj.com/.