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CA AB2538
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alexandra Macedo
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AI Summary
- Requires hospice providers to use an online form developed by the Department of Health Care Services to notify the department when a Medi-Cal fee-for-service member elects to receive hospice services, with email or paper submissions not accepted
- Hospice providers must submit the online form within 5 calendar days after the member's election to receive hospice services
- Providers must complete the form in conjunction with counseling the member, obtaining informed consent, and completing the Medi-Cal Hospice Program Election Notice Form (DHCS 8052), which must be maintained in medical records
- Submission of the online form is required for reimbursement eligibility but does not guarantee reimbursement; claims are processed only after the department validates information and applies the relevant hospice billing code
- These requirements apply only to Medi-Cal fee-for-service; managed care hospice providers must follow their assigned Medi-Cal managed care plan's submission requirements
Legislative Description
Medi-Cal: hospice providers: forms.
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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