Medi-Cal: federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill makes technical changes to how Medi-Cal reimburses Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Specifically, it allows these clinics to consolidate their per-visit payment rates into a single rate, making it easier to manage finances. The bill also updates reimbursement methods to align with federal guidelines and includes provisions for adjusting rates based on changes in services offered, ensuring these clinics receive appropriate compensation for their work.
Key provisions
- Allows FQHCs and RHCs to consolidate multiple per-visit rates into a single rate.
- Updates reimbursement methods to align with Medicare Economic Index.
- Provides a process for FQHCs and RHCs to request adjustments to their per-visit rates based on changes in service scope.
- Includes provisions for supplemental payments in cases of extraordinary circumstances.
- Addresses reimbursement for telehealth services, including audio-only and asynchronous modalities.
- Establishes a process for reimbursement of specialty mental health services.
- Clarifies the definition of a ‘visit’ to include certain telehealth encounters.
- Provides a mechanism for FQHCs and RHCs to bill for services provided by psychological associates and other related professionals under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.
Who is affected
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
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