The mission of the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is to preserve and improve the health status of all Californians. To fulfill its mission, the DHCS finances and administers a number of individual health care service delivery programs, including the California Medical Assistance Program (Medi-Cal), which provides health care services to low-income persons and families who meet defined eligibility requirements.

To achieve its mission, the DHCS has set the following goals:

• Organize care to promote improved health outcomes.
• Promote comprehensive health coverage.
• Measure health system performance and reward improved outcomes.
• Increase accountability and fiscal integrity.
• Ensure viability and availability of safety net services.