Medi-Cal: subcontractors: rates.

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

Starting Jan. 1, 2027 the state must make sure that any Medi‑Cal managed‑care plan that works as a downstream subcontractor is paid rates that are proven to cover costs. Subcontractors can ask the Department of Health Care Services to review those rates once a year, and if the rates are found lacking the department must order a correction. The bill treats failure to pay proper rates as an unlawful business practice and sets strict timelines for reviews and resolutions.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 21). · Apr 27, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Apr 21, 2026
• Health
  Health · Apr 21, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 29, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 28, 2026Read second time and amended.
5. Apr 27, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 21).
6. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
7. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
8. Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Lowenthal · sponsor

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