Medi-Cal: federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill updates the Medi‑Cal law so a federally qualified health center or rural health clinic that currently uses more than one prospective payment system (PPS) rate can choose to combine them into one uniform rate for all services. It also sets out how changes in services, costs, telehealth use, and special drug or mental‑health payments are handled, and gives the department procedures for rate adjustments and appeals. The changes affect low‑income patients who receive care at these centers and aim to simplify billing and ensure consistent funding.

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Hearings

• Health
  Health · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. Apr 13, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Mar 17, 2026Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
3. Mar 16, 2026Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
4. Mar 16, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.
5. Feb 18, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
6. Feb 17, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Patel · sponsor

Bill text

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