Bill > AB29

This bill expands the providers who can conduct Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings under the Medi-Cal program, which provides health care services to low-income individuals. Specifically, the bill requires the California Department of Health Care Services to include community-based organizations, local health jurisdictions with community health workers, and doulas as eligible providers who can perform and receive payment for ACEs trauma screenings. As a condition of payment, these providers must make appropriate clinical or other referrals based on the screening results. The department must file a state plan amendment, seek necessary federal approvals, and update its websites to reflect these new authorized providers. The bill allows the department to implement these changes through provider manuals, bulletins, or notices without going through the typical regulatory process, and the implementation is contingent on obtaining federal approvals and maintaining federal financial participation. ACEs screenings are designed to identify traumatic childhood experiences that may impact long-term health and are part of an ongoing effort to address childhood trauma within the state's healthcare system.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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