{"id":5909,"date":"2026-05-06T09:45:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T18:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypacifichealth.com\/?p=5909"},"modified":"2026-04-23T09:49:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:19:13","slug":"home-modifications-for-medi-cal-members-how-community-supports-can-change-quality-of-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypacifichealth.com\/pt\/home-modifications-for-medi-cal-members-how-community-supports-can-change-quality-of-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Modifications for Medi-Cal Members: How Community Supports Can Change Quality of Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Home Modifications for Medi-Cal Members: How Community Supports Can Change Quality of Life<\/span><\/h1><\/h1><\/div>

For many Californians living with disabilities, chronic disease, or the challenges of aging, the home can become a place of risk rather than comfort. Narrow doorways, slippery bathrooms, and steep stairs can turn everyday life into a daily obstacle course \u2014 increasing the chance of falls, emergency department visits, and even premature nursing home placement. The good news? If you or a loved one is a Medi-Cal member, you may be eligible for free home modifications that can restore safety, independence, and dignity \u2014 all through a program called Community Supports under CalAIM.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Pacific Health Group, we help members navigate these benefits every step of the way. And if you’re currently uninsured, we can help you apply for Medi-Cal so you can access the services you need.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are Medi-Cal Community Supports?<\/span><\/p>\n

Medi-Cal Community Supports are a set of non-medical services introduced in January 2022 as part of <\/span>California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal <\/span><\/a>(CalAIM). Designed to address health-related social needs, these supports can be offered by Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans (MCPs) as cost-effective alternatives to higher-cost medical care \u2014 including hospital stays, emergency department visits, and nursing home placement.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are currently 15 Community Supports available, covering everything from housing assistance to nutrition services to respite care for caregivers. One of the most impactful \u2014 and increasingly utilized \u2014 is Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA), commonly known as home modifications for Medi-Cal members.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Environmental Accessibility Adaptation (EAA)?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Environmental Accessibility Adaptation is the official CalAIM term for home modifications that help Medi-Cal members function safely and independently in their own homes. These person-centered modifications remove environmental barriers, reduce fall risk, and support aging in place for people living with disabilities or mobility limitations.<\/span><\/p>\n

What home modifications are covered?<\/span><\/h3>\n

EAA services can include a range of accessibility upgrades, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n