The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Medi-Cal Telehealth Proposal

May 13, 2021 - For instance, one study found that state mandates requiring that health insurers cover telehealth services led to reductions in hospitalizations in nonmetropolitan areas (though not in metropoli tan areas).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4430

Enhancing Federal Financial Participation for Consumers Served by the Department of Developmental Services

Nov 9, 2021 - Chapter 37 o f 2011 (A B 104 , Committee on Budget) added a new requirement that upon intake and assessment for RC services, the consumer must provide a copy of their health benefit card, in part to allow RCs to maximize federal waiver and 1915(i) SPA reimbursements among those enrolled in Medi ‑Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4471