California has taken bold steps to expand access to community-based care through Medi-Cal. Medi-Cal covers services offered by three critical workforces:

• Community health workers/promotores/representatives (CHW/P/Rs)
• doulas
• peer support specialists

These trusted providers have helped vulnerable communities receive care. These roles intersect but have specific requirements. The California Health Care Foundation report explores how they are now formal parts of the health system.