CA AB 2446

Title: Medi-Cal: diapers.
Author: Liz Ortega

Summary
AB 2446, as amended, Ortega. Medi-Cal: diapers. Existing law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services and under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. The Medi-Cal program is, in part, governed by, and funded pursuant to, federal Medicaid program provisions. Existing law establishes a schedule of covered benefits under the Medi-Cal program, including incontinence supplies.This bill would add to the schedule of Medi-Cal benefits diapers for infants or toddlers with certain conditions, such as a urinary tract infection and colic, among others. The bill would establish diapers as a covered benefit for a child greater than 3 years of age who has been diagnosed with a condition that contributes to incontinence and would establish diapers as a covered benefit for individuals under 21 years of age, if necessary to correct or ameliorate a condition pursuant to specified standards. The bill would require the department to seek any necessary federal approval to implement this section.

Status
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

Bill Documents
CA AB 2446 - 04/04/24 - Amended Assembly
04/04/24 - CA AB 2446 (04/04/24 - Amended Assembly)