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CA AB1949

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alex Lee

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Medi-Cal would be required to cover up to 24 acupuncture visits per beneficiary per calendar year
  • The acupuncture benefit would not be subject to utilization controls, except as otherwise specified in the bill
  • Current law limits Medi-Cal acupuncture coverage to only when federal matching funds are provided; this bill removes that restriction
  • The bill amends Section 14132 and adds Section 14133.03 to the Welfare and Institutions Code
  • Introduced by Assembly Member Lee on February 13, 2026, and amended March 16, 2026

Legislative Description

Medi-Cal: acupuncture treatments.

Last Action

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Health3/16/2026

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