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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how health care service plans and health insurers must notify enrollees about the availability of behavioral health and wellness screenings for children and adolescents. Specifically, it requires annual written or electronic notices detailing the benefits of these screenings, particularly for depression and anxiety. The bill also clarifies that this requirement does not apply to Medi-Cal managed care programs.
Key provisions
- Requires health care service plans and health insurers to provide annual written or electronic notices to enrollees about behavioral health and wellness screenings for children and adolescents (8-18).
- Specifies that the notices must detail the benefits of screenings for depression and anxiety.
- Clarifies that the bill does not apply to Medi-Cal managed care programs.
Who is affected
- Health Care Service Plans
- Health Insurers
- Enrollees in health plans
- Children and Adolescents (8-18 years old)
- Parents/Guardians of children and adolescents
Notable changes
- Adds a new section (1368.017) to the Health and Safety Code.
- Mandates annual notification of behavioral health screening benefits.
- Excludes Medi-Cal managed care from the notification requirement.
Fiscal impact
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