Health & Public Health
Medi-Cal: time and distance standards.
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2025-2026 Regular Session
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- Undeveloped "intent bill" that aims to establish time and distance standards for Medi-Cal managed care services.
- Requires managed care plans to ensure access to in-person services even when telehealth options are available.
10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/20/2025)
Probability of Passing
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Senator Richardson has introduced an intent bill to strengthen Medi-Cal managed care plan network adequacy standards and oversight, with expanded requirements for time/distance standards, appointment availability, and telehealth services, marking the first step in developing comprehensive legislation.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
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Latest Voting History
April 9, 2025
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Senate Committee
Senate Health Hearing
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 11 | PASS |
Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 2200
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 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
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Anna CaballeroD
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Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Bill Author
- Undeveloped "intent bill" that aims to establish time and distance standards for Medi-Cal managed care services.
- Requires managed care plans to ensure access to in-person services even when telehealth options are available.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Senator Richardson has introduced an intent bill to strengthen Medi-Cal managed care plan network adequacy standards and oversight, with expanded requirements for time/distance standards, appointment availability, and telehealth services, marking the first step in developing comprehensive legislation.
10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/20/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.
Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 2200
Senate Health Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Health Hearing
Senate Health Hearing
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
No votes yet
Positive
0%
Negative
0%
Latest Voting History
April 9, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Health Hearing
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 11 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Aisha WahabD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Bill Author