CA SB365

Authorizes reimbursement for electronic consultation (e-consult) services under Medi-Cal for enrolled providers, including federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.

Defines e-consult services as interprofessional health record assessments initiated by treating or requesting providers and delivered by consultative providers, typically specialists, with written reports provided to the requesting provider.

Prohibits Medi-Cal from requiring in-person contact for services appropriately provided through telehealth and eliminates requirements to document barriers to in-person visits for telehealth coverage.

Requires the State Department of Health Care Services to seek necessary federal waivers and approvals before implementation, with the provision conditioned on obtaining federal approval and matching funds.

Establishes that telehealth is a legitimate means for individuals to receive health care services without in-person contact with providers and allows the department to implement the law through administrative letters and bulletins rather than formal rulemaking.