CA AB1892

Changes Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for prosthetic and orthotic appliances to be set at least at 80% of the lowest maximum allowance established by federal Medicare Program for California, increased from a maximum cap of 80%

Requires annual adjustments to reimbursement rates to conform to relevant changes in the Medicare Program

Prohibits assistive device and sickroom supply dealers from billing Medi-Cal for prosthetic and orthotic appliances

Restricts pharmacy billing for these appliances to only those certified by the National Community Pharmacists Association and only for department-approved items

Authorizes the Department of Health Care Services to implement changes through provider manual or bulletin without following standard Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking requirements