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CA AB1561
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Maggy Krell
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AI Summary
- Eliminates prior authorization requirements for complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) powered wheelchair repairs costing $1,250 or less under Medi-Cal
- Removes the requirement for a new prescription or medical necessity documentation for CRT wheelchair repairs or replacements if the wheelchair was previously approved for the patient
- Requires suppliers to document and maintain records of repair items, reasons for repair, and labor details, subject to post-payment audits by the Department of Health Care Services
- Mandates that suppliers record CRT wheelchair equipment and repair details in the Medi-Cal system to demonstrate proof of continuous medical need if not already on file
- Applies to Medi-Cal beneficiaries who are complex needs patients with conditions such as spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and amputations resulting in significant physical impairment
Legislative Description
Medi-Cal: complex rehabilitation technology.
Last Action
Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Health2/2/2026
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