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CA AB2036

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Darshana Patel

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics (RHCs) with multiple prospective payment system (PPS) rates to consolidate them into a single uniform PPS rate for all services rendered
  • The consolidated PPS rate would be subject to annual adjustments based on the Medicare Economic Index, consistent with existing rate adjustment requirements
  • FQHCs and RHCs that elect to consolidate their rates may later choose to separate back to multiple PPS rates
  • Changes the bill's fiscal committee designation from "NO" to "YES," indicating potential state fiscal impact from the rate consolidation option
  • Amends Section 14132.100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code governing Medi-Cal reimbursement for FQHCs and RHCs

Legislative Description

Medi-Cal: federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.

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

Full Bill Text

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