MSSP: An Alternative to Nursing Home Care
MSSP is a lesser-known Medi-Cal waiver program that can help someone stay out of a nursing home — but it only operates through specific local “sites,” not everywhere in the state.
What MSSP is
The Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) is a Medi-Cal home-and-community-based waiver program that provides care management and services as an alternative to nursing facility placement. It’s administered locally, county by county, through designated provider sites — so coverage and the exact contact depend on where you live.
Sacramento County is covered
Sacramento County is served by California Health Collaborative. Contact them to ask about eligibility and enrollment:
- Phone: (888) 752-6777
- Email: cmpadmin@healthcollaborative.org
Source: California Department of Aging’s MSSP provider list, cross-checked directly against California Health Collaborative’s own program page.
Other programs to ask about
- IHSS — help paying for in-home caregiving.
- The Assisted Living Waiver — Medi-Cal help with assisted living care costs.
- CalAIM Community Supports — ask your Medi-Cal managed care plan what they offer.
This is general information, not financial or legal advice. Confirm current eligibility and enrollment details directly with the program.