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1		-	~~Amended IN Assembly March 19, 2025~~ CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 29Introduced by Assembly Member ArambulaDecember 02, ~~2024An~~ act to add Section 14105.198 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public health. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 29, as ~~amended~~, Arambula. Medi-Cal: Adverse Childhood Experiences trauma screenings: providers.Existing law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services and under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. The Medi-Cal program is, in part, governed and funded by federal Medicaid program provisions.Existing law requires that Medi-Cal provider payments and payments for specified non-Medi-Cal programs be reduced by 10% for dates of service on and after June 1, 2011, and conditions implementation of those payment reductions on receipt of any necessary federal approvals. Existing law, for dates of service on and after July 1, 2022, authorizes the maintenance of the reimbursement rates or payments for specified services, including, among others, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings and specified providers, using General Fund or other state funds appropriated to the State Department of Health Care Services as the state share, at the payment levels in effect on December 31, 2021, as specified, under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 that were implemented with funds from the Healthcare Treatment Fund, as specified. Existing law requires the department to develop the eligibility criteria, methodologies, and parameters for the payments and rate increases maintained, and would authorize revisions, as specified.This bill would require the department, as part of its above-described duties, to include (1) community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers and (2) doulas, that are enrolled Medi-Cal providers, as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, ACEs trauma screenings pursuant to the provisions described above. The bill would require the department to ~~require these providers to make clinical or other appropriate referrals, as specified, as a condition of payment for conducting ACEs trauma screenings. The bill would require the department to~~ file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement these provisions and condition implementation on receipt of any necessary federal approvals and the availability of federal financial participation. The bill would also require the department to update its internet website and the ACEs Aware internet website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described above as authorized to provide ACEs screenings. The bill would authorize the department to implement, interpret, or make specific these provisions by means of a provider manual, provider bulletins or notices, policy letters, or other similar instructions, without taking regulatory action.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 14105.198 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:14105.198. (a) The department shall, as part of its requirements under subdivision (d) of Section 14105.197, include the following enrolled Medi-Cal providers as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings pursuant to Section 14105.197:(1) Community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers.(2) Doulas.(b) The department shall require the providers listed in subdivision (a) to make clinical or other appropriate referrals based on the results of the screenings as a condition of payment for conducting ACEs trauma screenings.(b)(c) The department shall file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.(c)~~(d)~~ The department shall update its internet website and the ACEs Aware website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described in subdivision (a) as qualified to provide ACEs trauma screenings.(e) Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement this section by means of a provider manual, provider bulletins or notices, policy letters, or other similar instructions, without taking regulatory action.
	1	+	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 29Introduced by Assembly Member ArambulaDecember 02, 2024 An act to add Section 14105.198 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public health. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 29, as introduced, Arambula. Medi-Cal: Adverse Childhood Experiences trauma screenings: providers.Existing law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services and under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. The Medi-Cal program is, in part, governed and funded by federal Medicaid program provisions.Existing law requires that Medi-Cal provider payments and payments for specified non-Medi-Cal programs be reduced by 10% for dates of service on and after June 1, 2011, and conditions implementation of those payment reductions on receipt of any necessary federal approvals. Existing law, for dates of service on and after July 1, 2022, authorizes the maintenance of the reimbursement rates or payments for specified services, including, among others, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings and specified providers, using General Fund or other state funds appropriated to the State Department of Health Care Services as the state share, at the payment levels in effect on December 31, 2021, as specified, under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 that were implemented with funds from the Healthcare Treatment Fund, as specified. Existing law requires the department to develop the eligibility criteria, methodologies, and parameters for the payments and rate increases maintained, and would authorize revisions, as specified.This bill would require the department, as part of its above-described duties, to include (1) community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers and (2) doulas, that are enrolled Medi-Cal providers, as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, ACEs trauma screenings pursuant to the provisions described above. The bill would require the department to file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement these provisions and condition implementation on receipt of any necessary federal approvals and the availability of federal financial participation. The bill would also require the department to update its internet website and the ACEs Aware internet website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described above as authorized to provide ACEs screenings.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 14105.198 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:14105.198. (a) The department shall, as part of its requirements under subdivision (d) of Section 14105.197, include the following enrolled Medi-Cal providers as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings pursuant to Section 14105.197:(1) Community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers.(2) Doulas.(b) The department shall file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.(c) The department shall update its internet website and the ACEs Aware website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described in subdivision (a) as qualified to provide ACEs trauma screenings.
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3		-	~~Amended IN Assembly March 19, 2025~~ CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 29Introduced by Assembly Member ArambulaDecember 02, ~~2024An~~ act to add Section 14105.198 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public health. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 29, as ~~amended~~, Arambula. Medi-Cal: Adverse Childhood Experiences trauma screenings: providers.Existing law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services and under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. The Medi-Cal program is, in part, governed and funded by federal Medicaid program provisions.Existing law requires that Medi-Cal provider payments and payments for specified non-Medi-Cal programs be reduced by 10% for dates of service on and after June 1, 2011, and conditions implementation of those payment reductions on receipt of any necessary federal approvals. Existing law, for dates of service on and after July 1, 2022, authorizes the maintenance of the reimbursement rates or payments for specified services, including, among others, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings and specified providers, using General Fund or other state funds appropriated to the State Department of Health Care Services as the state share, at the payment levels in effect on December 31, 2021, as specified, under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 that were implemented with funds from the Healthcare Treatment Fund, as specified. Existing law requires the department to develop the eligibility criteria, methodologies, and parameters for the payments and rate increases maintained, and would authorize revisions, as specified.This bill would require the department, as part of its above-described duties, to include (1) community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers and (2) doulas, that are enrolled Medi-Cal providers, as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, ACEs trauma screenings pursuant to the provisions described above. The bill would require the department to ~~require these providers to make clinical or other appropriate referrals, as specified, as a condition of payment for conducting ACEs trauma screenings. The bill would require the department to~~ file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement these provisions and condition implementation on receipt of any necessary federal approvals and the availability of federal financial participation. The bill would also require the department to update its internet website and the ACEs Aware internet website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described above as authorized to provide ACEs screenings. The bill would authorize the department to implement, interpret, or make specific these provisions by means of a provider manual, provider bulletins or notices, policy letters, or other similar instructions, without taking regulatory action.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
	3	+	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 29Introduced by Assembly Member ArambulaDecember 02, 2024 An act to add Section 14105.198 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public health. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 29, as introduced, Arambula. Medi-Cal: Adverse Childhood Experiences trauma screenings: providers.Existing law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services and under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. The Medi-Cal program is, in part, governed and funded by federal Medicaid program provisions.Existing law requires that Medi-Cal provider payments and payments for specified non-Medi-Cal programs be reduced by 10% for dates of service on and after June 1, 2011, and conditions implementation of those payment reductions on receipt of any necessary federal approvals. Existing law, for dates of service on and after July 1, 2022, authorizes the maintenance of the reimbursement rates or payments for specified services, including, among others, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings and specified providers, using General Fund or other state funds appropriated to the State Department of Health Care Services as the state share, at the payment levels in effect on December 31, 2021, as specified, under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 that were implemented with funds from the Healthcare Treatment Fund, as specified. Existing law requires the department to develop the eligibility criteria, methodologies, and parameters for the payments and rate increases maintained, and would authorize revisions, as specified.This bill would require the department, as part of its above-described duties, to include (1) community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers and (2) doulas, that are enrolled Medi-Cal providers, as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, ACEs trauma screenings pursuant to the provisions described above. The bill would require the department to file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement these provisions and condition implementation on receipt of any necessary federal approvals and the availability of federal financial participation. The bill would also require the department to update its internet website and the ACEs Aware internet website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described above as authorized to provide ACEs screenings.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
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20	20		An act to add Section 14105.198 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public health.
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26		-	AB 29, as ~~amended~~, Arambula. Medi-Cal: Adverse Childhood Experiences trauma screenings: providers.
	26	+	AB 29, as introduced, Arambula. Medi-Cal: Adverse Childhood Experiences trauma screenings: providers.
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28		-	Existing law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services and under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. The Medi-Cal program is, in part, governed and funded by federal Medicaid program provisions.Existing law requires that Medi-Cal provider payments and payments for specified non-Medi-Cal programs be reduced by 10% for dates of service on and after June 1, 2011, and conditions implementation of those payment reductions on receipt of any necessary federal approvals. Existing law, for dates of service on and after July 1, 2022, authorizes the maintenance of the reimbursement rates or payments for specified services, including, among others, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings and specified providers, using General Fund or other state funds appropriated to the State Department of Health Care Services as the state share, at the payment levels in effect on December 31, 2021, as specified, under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 that were implemented with funds from the Healthcare Treatment Fund, as specified. Existing law requires the department to develop the eligibility criteria, methodologies, and parameters for the payments and rate increases maintained, and would authorize revisions, as specified.This bill would require the department, as part of its above-described duties, to include (1) community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers and (2) doulas, that are enrolled Medi-Cal providers, as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, ACEs trauma screenings pursuant to the provisions described above. The bill would require the department to ~~require these providers to make clinical or other appropriate referrals, as specified, as a condition of payment for conducting ACEs trauma screenings. The bill would require the department to~~ file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement these provisions and condition implementation on receipt of any necessary federal approvals and the availability of federal financial participation. The bill would also require the department to update its internet website and the ACEs Aware internet website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described above as authorized to provide ACEs screenings. The bill would authorize the department to implement, interpret, or make specific these provisions by means of a provider manual, provider bulletins or notices, policy letters, or other similar instructions, without taking regulatory action.
	28	+	Existing law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services and under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. The Medi-Cal program is, in part, governed and funded by federal Medicaid program provisions.Existing law requires that Medi-Cal provider payments and payments for specified non-Medi-Cal programs be reduced by 10% for dates of service on and after June 1, 2011, and conditions implementation of those payment reductions on receipt of any necessary federal approvals. Existing law, for dates of service on and after July 1, 2022, authorizes the maintenance of the reimbursement rates or payments for specified services, including, among others, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings and specified providers, using General Fund or other state funds appropriated to the State Department of Health Care Services as the state share, at the payment levels in effect on December 31, 2021, as specified, under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 that were implemented with funds from the Healthcare Treatment Fund, as specified. Existing law requires the department to develop the eligibility criteria, methodologies, and parameters for the payments and rate increases maintained, and would authorize revisions, as specified.This bill would require the department, as part of its above-described duties, to include (1) community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers and (2) doulas, that are enrolled Medi-Cal providers, as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, ACEs trauma screenings pursuant to the provisions described above. The bill would require the department to file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement these provisions and condition implementation on receipt of any necessary federal approvals and the availability of federal financial participation. The bill would also require the department to update its internet website and the ACEs Aware internet website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described above as authorized to provide ACEs screenings.
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30	30		Existing law establishes the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services and under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. The Medi-Cal program is, in part, governed and funded by federal Medicaid program provisions.
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32	32		Existing law requires that Medi-Cal provider payments and payments for specified non-Medi-Cal programs be reduced by 10% for dates of service on and after June 1, 2011, and conditions implementation of those payment reductions on receipt of any necessary federal approvals. Existing law, for dates of service on and after July 1, 2022, authorizes the maintenance of the reimbursement rates or payments for specified services, including, among others, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings and specified providers, using General Fund or other state funds appropriated to the State Department of Health Care Services as the state share, at the payment levels in effect on December 31, 2021, as specified, under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 that were implemented with funds from the Healthcare Treatment Fund, as specified. Existing law requires the department to develop the eligibility criteria, methodologies, and parameters for the payments and rate increases maintained, and would authorize revisions, as specified.
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34		-	This bill would require the department, as part of its above-described duties, to include (1) community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers and (2) doulas, that are enrolled Medi-Cal providers, as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, ACEs trauma screenings pursuant to the provisions described above~~. The bill would require the department to require these providers to make clinical or other appropriate referrals, as specified, as a condition of payment for conducting ACEs trauma screenings~~. The bill would require the department to file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement these provisions and condition implementation on receipt of any necessary federal approvals and the availability of federal financial participation. The bill would also require the department to update its internet website and the ACEs Aware internet website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described above as authorized to provide ACEs screenings. The bill would authorize the department to implement, interpret, or make specific these provisions by means of a provider manual, provider bulletins or notices, policy letters, or other similar instructions, without taking regulatory action.
	34	+	This bill would require the department, as part of its above-described duties, to include (1) community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers and (2) doulas, that are enrolled Medi-Cal providers, as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, ACEs trauma screenings pursuant to the provisions described above. The bill would require the department to file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement these provisions and condition implementation on receipt of any necessary federal approvals and the availability of federal financial participation. The bill would also require the department to update its internet website and the ACEs Aware internet website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described above as authorized to provide ACEs screenings.
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40		-	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 14105.198 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:14105.198. (a) The department shall, as part of its requirements under subdivision (d) of Section 14105.197, include the following enrolled Medi-Cal providers as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings pursuant to Section 14105.197:(1) Community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers.(2) Doulas.(b) The department shall require the providers listed in subdivision (a) to make clinical or other appropriate referrals based on the results of the screenings as a condition of payment for conducting ACEs trauma screenings.(b)(c) The department shall file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.(c)~~(d)~~ The department shall update its internet website and the ACEs Aware website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described in subdivision (a) as qualified to provide ACEs trauma screenings.(e) Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement this section by means of a provider manual, provider bulletins or notices, policy letters, or other similar instructions, without taking regulatory action.
	40	+	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 14105.198 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:14105.198. (a) The department shall, as part of its requirements under subdivision (d) of Section 14105.197, include the following enrolled Medi-Cal providers as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings pursuant to Section 14105.197:(1) Community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers.(2) Doulas.(b) The department shall file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.(c) The department shall update its internet website and the ACEs Aware website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described in subdivision (a) as qualified to provide ACEs trauma screenings.
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42	42		The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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46		-	SECTION 1. Section 14105.198 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:14105.198. (a) The department shall, as part of its requirements under subdivision (d) of Section 14105.197, include the following enrolled Medi-Cal providers as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings pursuant to Section 14105.197:(1) Community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers.(2) Doulas.(b) The department shall require the providers listed in subdivision (a) to make clinical or other appropriate referrals based on the results of the screenings as a condition of payment for conducting ACEs trauma screenings.(b)(c) The department shall file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.(c)~~(d)~~ The department shall update its internet website and the ACEs Aware website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described in subdivision (a) as qualified to provide ACEs trauma screenings.(e) Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement this section by means of a provider manual, provider bulletins or notices, policy letters, or other similar instructions, without taking regulatory action.
	46	+	SECTION 1. Section 14105.198 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:14105.198. (a) The department shall, as part of its requirements under subdivision (d) of Section 14105.197, include the following enrolled Medi-Cal providers as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings pursuant to Section 14105.197:(1) Community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers.(2) Doulas.(b) The department shall file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.(c) The department shall update its internet website and the ACEs Aware website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described in subdivision (a) as qualified to provide ACEs trauma screenings.
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48	48		SECTION 1. Section 14105.198 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:
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52		-	14105.198. (a) The department shall, as part of its requirements under subdivision (d) of Section 14105.197, include the following enrolled Medi-Cal providers as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings pursuant to Section 14105.197:(1) Community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers.(2) Doulas.(b) The department shall require the providers listed in subdivision (a) to make clinical or other appropriate referrals based on the results of the screenings as a condition of payment for conducting ACEs trauma screenings.(b)(c) The department shall file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.(c)~~(d)~~ The department shall update its internet website and the ACEs Aware website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described in subdivision (a) as qualified to provide ACEs trauma screenings.(e) Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement this section by means of a provider manual, provider bulletins or notices, policy letters, or other similar instructions, without taking regulatory action.
	52	+	14105.198. (a) The department shall, as part of its requirements under subdivision (d) of Section 14105.197, include the following enrolled Medi-Cal providers as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings pursuant to Section 14105.197:(1) Community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers.(2) Doulas.(b) The department shall file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.(c) The department shall update its internet website and the ACEs Aware website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described in subdivision (a) as qualified to provide ACEs trauma screenings.
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54		-	14105.198. (a) The department shall, as part of its requirements under subdivision (d) of Section 14105.197, include the following enrolled Medi-Cal providers as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings pursuant to Section 14105.197:(1) Community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers.(2) Doulas.(b) The department shall require the providers listed in subdivision (a) to make clinical or other appropriate referrals based on the results of the screenings as a condition of payment for conducting ACEs trauma screenings.(b)(c) The department shall file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.(c)~~(d)~~ The department shall update its internet website and the ACEs Aware website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described in subdivision (a) as qualified to provide ACEs trauma screenings.(e) Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement this section by means of a provider manual, provider bulletins or notices, policy letters, or other similar instructions, without taking regulatory action.
	54	+	14105.198. (a) The department shall, as part of its requirements under subdivision (d) of Section 14105.197, include the following enrolled Medi-Cal providers as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings pursuant to Section 14105.197:(1) Community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers.(2) Doulas.(b) The department shall file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.(c) The department shall update its internet website and the ACEs Aware website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described in subdivision (a) as qualified to provide ACEs trauma screenings.
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56		-	14105.198. (a) The department shall, as part of its requirements under subdivision (d) of Section 14105.197, include the following enrolled Medi-Cal providers as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings pursuant to Section 14105.197:(1) Community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers.(2) Doulas.(b) The department shall require the providers listed in subdivision (a) to make clinical or other appropriate referrals based on the results of the screenings as a condition of payment for conducting ACEs trauma screenings.(b)(c) The department shall file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.(c)~~(d)~~ The department shall update its internet website and the ACEs Aware website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described in subdivision (a) as qualified to provide ACEs trauma screenings.(e) Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement this section by means of a provider manual, provider bulletins or notices, policy letters, or other similar instructions, without taking regulatory action.
	56	+	14105.198. (a) The department shall, as part of its requirements under subdivision (d) of Section 14105.197, include the following enrolled Medi-Cal providers as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings pursuant to Section 14105.197:(1) Community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers.(2) Doulas.(b) The department shall file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.(c) The department shall update its internet website and the ACEs Aware website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described in subdivision (a) as qualified to provide ACEs trauma screenings.
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60	60		14105.198. (a) The department shall, as part of its requirements under subdivision (d) of Section 14105.197, include the following enrolled Medi-Cal providers as providers qualified to provide, and eligible to receive payments for, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trauma screenings pursuant to Section 14105.197:
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62	62		(1) Community-based organizations and local health jurisdictions that provide health services through community health workers.
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66		-	(b) The department shall ~~require~~ the ~~providers listed in subdivision (a) to make clinical or other appropriate referrals based on the results of the screenings as a condition of payment for conducting ACEs trauma screenings~~.
	66	+	(b) The department shall file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.
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72		-	(c) The department shall file a state plan amendment and seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and is not otherwise jeopardized.
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78		-	(d) The department shall update its internet website and the ACEs Aware website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described in subdivision (a) as qualified to provide ACEs trauma screenings.
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80		-	(e) Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement this section by means of a provider manual, provider bulletins or notices, policy letters, or other similar instructions, without taking regulatory action.
	68	+	(c) The department shall update its internet website and the ACEs Aware website to reflect the addition of the Medi-Cal providers described in subdivision (a) as qualified to provide ACEs trauma screenings.