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CA AB1160
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Blanca Rubio
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Medi-Cal managed care plans to provide medically tailored meals to enrollees effective for contract periods beginning January 1, 2022.
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Permits the Department of Health Care Services to implement this provision through plan letters, provider bulletins, and similar instructions without formal rulemaking.
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Requires the department to seek federal approvals and makes implementation contingent on obtaining necessary federal approvals and federal financial participation.
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Recognizes that medically tailored meals improve health outcomes, lower hospital readmission rates, and help individuals with chronic conditions achieve nutrition goals.
Legislative Description
Medically supportive food.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/1/2022