CA AB1124

Requires the Department of Managed Health Care to create a report examining limitations to employee access to behavioral health services through employee assistance programs (EAPs).

Defines EAPs as plans exempt from state health insurance law only if they comply with California Code of Regulations Section 1300.43.14 and provide coverage supplemental to minimum essential coverage.

Report must examine how consumers receiving EAP services connect to health plan coverage and how EAPs can notify purchasers that EAP benefits supplement existing health plan behavioral health requirements under Senate Bill 855 and Assembly Bill 988.

Report must include findings and recommendations regarding EAPs and potential improvements for California workers based on the department's analysis.

Department must issue the report to the Legislature and post it on its public website by June 30, 2024.