Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program.
- Establishes the Department of Health Care Services as the primary administrator of California's perinatal services program.
- Requires all perinatal healthcare providers to complete mandatory training by July 2027.
- Mandates quality reviews of perinatal providers every three years starting January 2026.
- Requires regular reporting on the number of patients offered and receiving perinatal services.
Senator Cervantes' legislation restructures California's Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program by designating the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) as the primary administrator of perinatal services under Medi-Cal. The bill establishes new oversight mechanisms while maintaining collaborative roles between DHCS and the Department of Public Health in program implementation.
The legislation requires DHCS to develop mandatory training for all perinatal service providers and implement a system by January 2026 to verify that Medi-Cal managed care plans and fee-for-service providers offer comprehensive perinatal services to eligible beneficiaries. Managed care plans must conduct quality assurance reviews of perinatal providers every three years and include program information in member handbooks.
To enhance program monitoring, DHCS must create standardized data collection forms tracking service delivery and utilization. The department will report to the Legislature by July 2026 on the number of pregnant and postpartum individuals offered and receiving services between 2022-2025, with subsequent reports required every three years. These provisions respond to recommendations from a 2023 California State Auditor report examining program oversight and administration.
 Sabrina CervantesD Senator | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | PASS |
- Establishes the Department of Health Care Services as the primary administrator of California's perinatal services program.
- Requires all perinatal healthcare providers to complete mandatory training by July 2027.
- Mandates quality reviews of perinatal providers every three years starting January 2026.
- Requires regular reporting on the number of patients offered and receiving perinatal services.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Cervantes' legislation restructures California's Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program by designating the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) as the primary administrator of perinatal services under Medi-Cal. The bill establishes new oversight mechanisms while maintaining collaborative roles between DHCS and the Department of Public Health in program implementation.
The legislation requires DHCS to develop mandatory training for all perinatal service providers and implement a system by January 2026 to verify that Medi-Cal managed care plans and fee-for-service providers offer comprehensive perinatal services to eligible beneficiaries. Managed care plans must conduct quality assurance reviews of perinatal providers every three years and include program information in member handbooks.
To enhance program monitoring, DHCS must create standardized data collection forms tracking service delivery and utilization. The department will report to the Legislature by July 2026 on the number of pregnant and postpartum individuals offered and receiving services between 2022-2025, with subsequent reports required every three years. These provisions respond to recommendations from a 2023 California State Auditor report examining program oversight and administration.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | PASS |
Sabrina CervantesD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |