Bill > AB403

This bill enhances oversight and reporting requirements for Community Health Worker (CHW) services within California's Medi-Cal program. CHWs are defined as liaisons between health and social services who help facilitate access to services and improve cultural competence. The bill requires the Department of Health Care Services to conduct and publish an annual analysis of CHW services, with the first report due by July 1, 2027. The analysis must comprehensively examine CHW services, including an assessment of CHW capacity, beneficiary needs, and service utilization. The report must break down data by various demographic factors such as geographic region, race, ethnicity, language, and age, and include information about the number of CHWs, referrals, and service types. The bill also mandates reporting on Medi-Cal reimbursements for CHW services and requires that all demographic data be statistically significant while protecting beneficiaries' personal information. This legislation aims to improve understanding and tracking of CHW services to better support Medi-Cal beneficiaries and enhance healthcare accessibility.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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