CA AB1085

Makes housing support services a covered Medi-Cal benefit for beneficiaries experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, subject to department evaluation under CalAIM Waiver and legislative appropriation.

Requires the State Department of Health Care Services to seek federal approval for the housing support services benefit between January 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026.

Defines housing support services to include housing transition and navigation services, housing deposits, and housing tenancy and sustaining services, with detailed specifications for each category.

Authorizes the department to implement the section through all-county letters, plan letters, and similar guidance without standard regulatory procedures, while seeking stakeholder input at least two weeks prior.

Allows the department to modify provisions as necessary to meet federal law requirements or obtain federal approval, provided modifications align with the section's intent.