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CA AB2161
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mia Bonta
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AI Summary
- Implements federal Medicaid work or community engagement requirements for Medi-Cal beneficiaries ages 19-64 with income up to 138% of the federal poverty level, effective no sooner than January 1, 2027
- Requires applicable individuals to demonstrate 80 hours monthly of work, community service, participation in a work program, or half-time educational enrollment to maintain eligibility
- Exempts numerous categories including parents/caregivers of children 13 or younger, foster youth under 26, pregnant individuals, those with disabilities or substance use disorders, Native Americans, veterans with total disability ratings, and TANF/SNAP participants
- Mandates the state verify compliance through automated data sources (wage data, claims records) before requesting information from beneficiaries, and requires counties to check with managed care plans before contacting individuals directly
- Requires the Department of Health Care Services to adopt regulations by July 1, 2028 and provide semiannual implementation reports to the Legislature starting July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Medi-Cal: work or community engagement.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Health3/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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