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CA AB365

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Cecilia Aguiar-Curry

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds continuous glucose monitors and related supplies as a covered benefit under Medi-Cal for diabetes treatment when medically necessary, subject to utilization controls.

  • Requires the State Department of Health Care Services to review and update coverage policies for continuous glucose monitors by July 1, 2024, considering evidence-based clinical guidelines and other payers' policies.

  • Authorizes the department to require continuous glucose monitor manufacturers to enter into rebate agreements with the department.

  • Implementation is limited to situations where necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available.

  • Establishes legislative findings that diabetes affects approximately 4 million Californians, represents the highest rate of new cases in the United States, and is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower extremity amputations in the state.

Legislative Description

Medi-Cal: diabetes management.

Last Action

Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Gonzalez.

8/30/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/22/2023
Health6/14/2023
Rules6/1/2023
Appropriations3/22/2023
Health2/9/2023

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