Department of Health Care Access and Information.

Assembly Member Schiavo's health care workforce transparency measure would require California health facilities to report data on waiting periods for employee health coverage, expanding the Department of Health Care Access and Information's existing data collection on workforce trends.

The legislation establishes annual reporting requirements for health facilities, clinics, home health agencies, and hospices regarding their policies on employee health insurance eligibility. Starting January 1, 2027, these entities must disclose whether eligible employees can access employer-sponsored coverage immediately upon hiring or must wait for benefits to begin. Organizations with waiting periods must report their duration, broken down by employee classification if periods vary across different roles. The reporting framework includes twelve specific employee categories, from physicians and nurses to administrative and environmental services staff.

The Department of Health Care Access and Information would collect this data through standardized forms offering six waiting period ranges, from zero days to more than 90 days. The department must incorporate these new requirements into existing reporting processes to minimize administrative burden on health facilities. Organizations not currently required to file departmental reports would be exempt from these additional obligations. All reported waiting period information would be published on the department's website at least annually.