CA AB1929

Establishes violence prevention services as a covered benefit under Medi-Cal, subject to medical necessity and utilization controls.

Defines violence prevention services as evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive preventive services provided to reduce violent injury or reinjury, trauma, and related harms while promoting trauma recovery and improved health outcomes.

Authorizes the State Department of Health Care Services to implement this provision through all-county letters, plan letters, or provider bulletins without formal regulatory action until regulations are adopted.

Limits implementation to cases where necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and not jeopardized.

Requires the department to post on its website the date when violence prevention services may be provided and billed.