CA SB1487

Extends Medi-Cal eligibility to youths formerly in foster care who are under 26 years of age, effective January 1, 2014, to the extent federal financial participation is available and required by federal law.

Implementation authority granted to the Department of Health Care Services to adopt necessary regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act.

Establishes that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes state-mandated local program costs, reimbursement shall be provided to counties and school districts pursuant to state law.

Legislative findings express support for the federal Affordable Care Act and intent to ensure full implementation of its provisions in California, including protection of coverage if any provisions are struck down by courts.