CA AB2670

Requires the Department of Health Care Services to convene a task force by January 1, 2027, to conduct a comprehensive assessment of fraud risks in the Medi-Cal program, contingent upon legislative appropriation

Task force membership must include representatives from the Department of Managed Health Care, Department of Insurance, county welfare departments, managed care plans, provider groups, and law enforcement

Task force must complete its assessment within 6 months of formation, reviewing current fraud prevention tools, analyzing data-sharing gaps, and evaluating best practices from federal and other state programs

Recommendations must be submitted to legislative policy and fiscal committees by January 1, 2028, covering uniform statewide fraud prevention protocols, regulatory changes, technology improvements, fraud response strategies, and fund recovery strategies