Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Akilah Weber Pierson (D)
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Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Jul 2, 2026
Summary
Effective Jan 1 2027, any health care service plan or health insurance policy in California must cover medically necessary FDA‑approved drugs and therapies for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The bill bans step‑therapy rules for these treatments, expands coverage to both medical and prescription‑drug benefits, and applies to most plans except dental/vision‑only, Medicare‑supplement, and Medi‑Cal managed‑care contracts.
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