CA AB576

Requires the California Department of Health Care Services to review and update Medi-Cal coverage policies for medication abortion by March 1, 2024 to align with current evidence-based clinical guidelines

Mandates the department continue updating medication abortion coverage policies as needed after the initial review to maintain alignment with evidence-based clinical guidelines

Allows healthcare providers flexibility to exercise clinical judgment when providing medication abortion services if the services align with one or more evidence-based clinical guidelines

Applies to the Medi-Cal program, which provides health care services to qualified low-income individuals in California