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CA AB2212
Bill
Status
2/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
Adam Gray
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AI Summary
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Permits county mental health plans to contract with local educational agencies (LEAs) to provide Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) services to Medi-Cal eligible pupils under age 21
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Allows county mental health plans to obtain federal financial participation on behalf of nonpublic agencies contracted with LEAs to provide EPSDT services when the LEA lacks a direct contract with the county mental health plan
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Requires reimbursement for LEAs and nonpublic agencies providing eligible EPSDT services including mental health assessments, case management, behavioral services, counseling, crisis intervention, day treatment, residential treatment, and medication support
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Directs the State Department of Health Care Services to examine methodologies for increasing LEA participation in Medi-Cal, including simplifying billing and claiming processes for schools
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Requires the department to seek necessary state plan amendments or waivers to implement the bill and obtain federal financial participation for services provided by LEAs and nonpublic agencies
Legislative Description
Medi-Cal: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and
Last Action
In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
5/23/2014