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CA AB2571

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Heath Flora

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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