SB 936: Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans: Contracts (2019 – 2020)

Bill Name: Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans: Contracts
Bill Author: Pan
Bill Number: SB 936
Bill Session Year: 2019 - 2020

Bill Sponsors: CPEHN
Bill Status: 4/3/20 From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
CPEHN Position: Support
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This bill would require Medi-Cal managed care plans to procure their contracts with the state every 5 years in order to ensure plan accountability, quality, and stakeholder engagement. In addition, this bill requires plans to meet certain criteria, including healthcare quality, network adequacy, and accessibility, in order to bid with the state.