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CA AB636

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Liz Ortega

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes diapers as a covered Medi-Cal benefit for children over 3 years of age diagnosed with physical, mental, neurological, or behavioral health conditions contributing to incontinence

  • Covers diapers for individuals under 21 years of age when necessary to correct or ameliorate a condition under federal Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) standards

  • Limits diaper supply provided based on the diagnosed condition and age of the Medi-Cal beneficiary

  • Requires the State Department of Health Care Services to obtain necessary federal approvals and update the Medi-Cal provider manual for implementation

  • Implementation contingent upon federal approval, availability of federal financial participation, and a legislative appropriation

Legislative Description

Medi-Cal: diapers.

Last Action

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/2/2025
Health2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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