CA SB487

Prohibits contracts between health care service plans or health insurers and providers, issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2024, from terminating or penalizing providers based solely on civil judgments, criminal convictions, or disciplinary actions in other states if those actions are based on laws restricting abortion services that would be lawful in California.

Declares another state's law authorizing civil action against abortion providers, performers, or those aiding abortion to be contrary to California public policy and prohibits state courts from applying or enforcing such laws or judgments.

Allows the Department of Health Care Services to elect not to automatically suspend Medi-Cal providers whose licenses were revoked or suspended in another state if the action is based solely on conduct not deemed unprofessional under California law, subject to federal approval.

Authorizes the Director of Health Care Services to request a federal waiver if a provider's suspension from Medicare or Medicaid was based solely on conduct not deemed unprofessional under California law, subject to federal approval and availability of federal funding.

Prohibits health care service plans and insurers from discriminating against licensed providers based on out-of-state judgments, convictions, or disciplinary actions if those actions are based on laws interfering with abortion services lawful in California.