Medi-Cal: acupuncture.
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No
Appropriation
No
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Passed
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill removes a restriction on Medi-Cal coverage for acupuncture, allowing it to be covered without requiring matching federal funds. Currently, Medi-Cal only covers acupuncture if the state receives federal funding for it. This change would expand access to acupuncture services for low-income Californians.
Key provisions
- Removes the requirement for federal matching funds to cover acupuncture under Medi-Cal.
- Acupuncture is now a covered benefit under Medi-Cal.
- Includes provisions related to enteral nutrition products and nonmedical transportation.
- Addresses coverage for Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing for infants under one year old.
- Adds coverage for violence prevention services.
- Updates provisions related to home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases.
- Clarifies coverage for in-home medical care services.
- Includes updates to the schedule of benefits regarding various medical services.
Who is affected
- Medi-Cal recipients
- Low-income individuals
- Healthcare providers
- California residents
- Pharmaceutical companies
Notable changes
- Eliminates the federal matching fund requirement for acupuncture coverage.
- Expands Medi-Cal coverage to include Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing for infants.
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