Bill > AB2194

This bill modifies the governance structure of the Orange County Health Authority, also known as CalOptima, which operates under the Medi-Cal program, California's health insurance program for low-income individuals. Specifically, it changes the composition of the governing body from ten members to nine, removing two members of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and instead including the Directors of the Orange County Health Care Agency and Social Services. The bill also establishes a new selection committee, comprised of various elected officials and representatives, to nominate and select governing body members, and it mandates staggered terms for these members, with specific provisions for terms beginning after January 1, 2027. These changes are deemed necessary due to the unique circumstances of Orange County's health system.