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CA SB944
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Scott Wiener
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that acupuncture be covered under Medi-Cal only when federal matching funds are available, making acupuncture an unconditional covered benefit for Medi-Cal recipients
- Amends Section 14132 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, which establishes the schedule of benefits under the Medi-Cal program
- Introduced by Senator Wiener with Assembly Members Fong and Haney as coauthors on February 2, 2026
- Requires a majority vote to pass, triggers fiscal committee review, but does not include a direct appropriation or create a local program mandate
Legislative Description
Medi-Cal: acupuncture.
Last Action
Set for hearing March 25.
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Health2/11/2026
Rules2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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