SB 164
Health.
Vote required
Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Budget
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Bill overview
This bill makes significant changes to California’s Medi-Cal healthcare program to align with federal Medicaid expansion rules established in the American Rescue Plan (H.R. 1). It requires counties to implement stricter eligibility redeterminations, including more frequent reviews and demonstrating community engagement. The bill also adjusts eligibility requirements for immigrants, particularly those without documented status, and modifies premium structures, delaying the implementation of monthly premiums for certain individuals. Furthermore, it extends the CalAIM initiative, adjusts reimbursement models for healthcare facilities, and updates regulations for home health agencies and substance use treatment programs, while also establishing a fund for hospital fair pricing penalties and modifying data exchange requirements.
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Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review
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