Medi-Cal: Home and Community-Based Alternatives Waiver.

Summary

The bill changes the Medi‑Cal Home and Community‑Based Alternatives (HCBA) waiver so that anyone who qualifies and applies must be enrolled, and the Department of Health Care Services must seek waiver amendments to keep up with demand. It also requires a comprehensive study of how the waiver’s payment rates are set, their sustainability, and their impact on provider availability. The goal is to improve access to home‑based care and ensure fair reimbursement for providers.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Mar 26, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 9, 2025
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Mar 25, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. Apr 9, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
5. Mar 26, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 26, 2025Coauthors revised.
7. Feb 10, 2025Referred to Com. on Health.
8. Jan 24, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee February 23.
9. Jan 23, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Bonta · sponsor
• Stefani

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