AB 843
Health care coverage: language access.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve access to healthcare for people with limited English proficiency in California. It requires health care service plans and insurers to offer meaningful access, including qualified interpreters and translated materials. The bill also clarifies how plans can fulfill notice requirements, such as providing sight translations and ensuring documents are available in commonly spoken languages. Finally, it updates advertising requirements to include notices about coverage changes and grievance procedures in non-English languages.
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