Health care provider credentialing.

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 changes the Health and Safety Code so that Medi-Cal managed‑care plans (and their delegates) must decide on a provider's credentialing application within 90 days, with a provisional 120‑day approval if they miss the deadline. It also requires these plans to adopt the CAQH credentialing form starting in 2028 and makes willful violations a crime, while stating that local agencies will not be reimbursed for any related costs. The changes affect health‑care service plans that credential providers for network participation.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Mar 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 15, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 15, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. Apr 22, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 15, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
4. Mar 25, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
5. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
6. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
7. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Connolly · sponsor

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