California Health Access Fund.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the California Health Access Fund to address potential reductions in Medi-Cal enrollment caused by new federal healthcare requirements. The fund will receive deposits from the state based on savings achieved through decreased Medi-Cal enrollment. These funds will then be used to ensure that California residents who lose health coverage due to these federal changes or other healthcare divestments can continue to receive healthcare services and that healthcare providers are reimbursed.
Key provisions
- Creates the California Health Access Fund within the State Treasury.
- The State Department of Health Care Services will administer the fund.
- The fund will receive deposits based on state savings from reduced Medi-Cal enrollment due to specific federal requirements.
- Moneys in the fund will be appropriated by the Legislature.
- Funds will be used to provide healthcare services to residents losing coverage.
- Funds will be used to reimburse healthcare providers.
- The fund’s creation is linked to changes in federal healthcare law (H.R. 1).
Who is affected
- California residents enrolled in Medi-Cal
- Healthcare providers in California
- The State Department of Health Care Services
- The California Legislature
- Individuals impacted by changes to federal healthcare programs
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