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CA AB2571
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Heath Flora
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AI Summary
- Increases Medi-Cal reimbursement for advanced practice pharmacist services to 100% of the physician fee schedule, up from 85% for standard pharmacist services
- Requires health care service plans and disability insurers to pay or reimburse advanced practice pharmacists enrolled as providers for services within their scope of practice
- Expands medication therapy management (MTM) reimbursement eligibility to include advanced practice pharmacists, not just pharmacies contracted with the department
- Changes coverage requirements from "identical" to "similar" services when determining if pharmacist services qualify for reimbursement compared to other licensed health care providers
- Directs the Department of Health Care Services to seek federal approval for recognizing pharmacists as health care providers at federally qualified health centers under Medi-Cal
Legislative Description
Reimbursement for pharmacist services.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Health3/9/2026
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