California Assembly Bill AB667

California 2019-2020 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/15/19
• Failed: 2/3/20

Caption

Medi-Cal.

Impact

By clarifying the language used in the statutory provisions, AB 667 aims to ensure that the description of healthcare as part of public social services is accurately reflected. This adjustment could streamline administrative processes and improve the understanding of Medi-Cal’s framework among stakeholders and the public. The changes proposed are not intended to alter the core functionalities of Medi-Cal but rather to enhance the clarity of the law as it stands.

Summary

Assembly Bill 667, introduced by Assembly Member Muratsuchi, seeks to amend Section 14001 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, specifically relating to the Medi-Cal program. The primary goal of the bill is to make technical and nonsubstantive changes to existing provisions of the law. The Medi-Cal program serves as California's Medicaid program, providing healthcare services to qualified low-income individuals, and is governed by both state and federal guidelines.

Contention

Though the changes are technical in nature and nonsubstantive, there may be discussions among legislators and stakeholders regarding the implications of such amendments, especially concerning how they might affect the administration of healthcare services under Medi-Cal. As the bill does not introduce major changes related to funding or eligibility criteria, the contention is likely to be minimal, though concerns around how the modifications may interact with existing regulations could surface during discussions.