CA AB1036

Requires physicians to certify in treatment records whether an emergency medical condition existed or was reasonably believed to exist upon a patient's arrival to an emergency department via ambulance or 911 emergency response.

Mandates that health care service plans, disability insurance policies, and Medi-Cal managed care plans cover emergency medical transport services if a physician certifies an emergency medical condition existed or was reasonably believed to exist.

Specifies that physician certification is limited to assessing the medical necessity of emergency transport services only and does not impact coverage determinations for care provided after transport is completed.

Clarifies that these provisions do not apply to nonemergency transport services or alter existing state law and regulations regarding reimbursement or authorization requirements for emergency services.

Exempts local agencies and school districts from state reimbursement requirements under the California Constitution.