Medi-Cal: enhanced care management and community supports.

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. Enacted

Summary

The bill directs California’s Department of Health Care Services to keep offering enhanced care management and approved community supports to Medi‑Cal beneficiaries in managed‑care plans beginning Jan 1 2027, as long as federal Medicaid funding is available. It updates the definition of enhanced care management, requires quarterly public reporting, and creates model policies and technical assistance for plans and providers. The goal is to improve whole‑person care for high‑need groups such as frequent hospital users and people experiencing homelessness.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6462.). · Aug 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Jun 24, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026

History

1. May 27, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.)
3. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
5. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
6. Apr 21, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 20, 2026Read second time and amended.
8. Apr 16, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (April 14).
9. Apr 8, 2026Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
10. Apr 7, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.
11. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
12. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Mia Bonta (D) · sponsor
• Bonta

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