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CA SB29
Bill
AI Summary
- Extends full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility to individuals age 65 and older who lack satisfactory immigration status, effective July 1, 2020, subject to legislative appropriation
- Maintains existing eligibility for individuals under 19 years of age and ages 19-25 who lack satisfactory immigration status
- Removes requirement for director's determination and system programming delays, allowing immediate implementation of eligibility expansions
- Requires the Department of Health Care Services to seek federal approvals to obtain federal financial participation, with benefits funded by state-only funds if federal funding is unavailable
- Imposes a state-mandated local program requiring counties to make Medi-Cal eligibility determinations for newly eligible individuals, with reimbursement procedures established through existing state mandate law
Legislative Description
Medi-Cal: eligibility.
Last Action
Ordered to inactive file on request of Assembly Member Bonta.
8/31/2020
Committee Referrals
Appropriations7/10/2019
Health6/6/2019
Appropriations3/20/2019
Health1/16/2019
Rules12/3/2018
Full Bill Text
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