AB 2201: Medi-Cal: eligibility redetermination.
AB 2201 status: Referred — Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR (updated Jul 2, 2026).
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OfficialExisting law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services and under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. The Medi-Cal program is in part governed by, and funded pursuant to, federal Medicaid program provisions. Existing federal l...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potentially reduces administrative burden on counties by allowing verification without additional documentation under certain conditions.
Risks
- Implementation is subject to legislative appropriation, creating funding uncertainty.
Society
Benefits
- Aligns state law with federal requirements for more frequent Medi-Cal eligibility redeterminations for certain populations.
- Aims to streamline the redetermination process by utilizing available data and reducing the need for beneficiaries to resubmit information.
- Ensures accessibility of renewal forms and notices for limited-English proficient individuals and persons with disabilities.
Risks
- Increased frequency of redeterminations for some beneficiaries may lead to temporary loss of coverage if information is not provided promptly.
- Imposes new duties on counties for Medi-Cal eligibility redeterminations, potentially increasing workload.
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The increased frequency of redeterminations could lead to administrative challenges for counties and potential coverage gaps for beneficiaries if not managed efficiently.
The bill amends existing law; full understanding requires review of the referenced sections of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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CurrentRead second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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