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CA AB1795

Bill

Status

Passed

9/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Toni Atkins

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for breast cancer screening to individuals of any age who are symptomatic or within the age range recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force.

  • Defines "symptomatic" as presenting with breast abnormalities including lumps, thickening, swelling, changes in color/size/shape, or nipple discharge.

  • Provides individuals diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer recurrence at any site an additional treatment coverage period (18 months for breast cancer, 24 months for cervical cancer) if they meet other eligibility requirements.

  • Maintains family income requirement of not exceeding 200 percent of federal poverty level for screening services under the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grant.

  • Requires providers to make information available to applicants and beneficiaries on insurance affordability programs, open enrollment periods, and Medi-Cal continuous enrollment options.

Legislative Description

Health care programs: cancer.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 608, Statutes of 2016.

9/25/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/15/2016
Health6/9/2016
Rules6/6/2016
Appropriations3/16/2016
Health2/18/2016

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