California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 14132.171

WIC § 14132.171 Effective Jun 30, 2025Div. 9 · Part 3 · Ch. 7 · Art. 4

Statute text

(a)(1) An annual cognitive health assessment for Medi-Cal beneficiaries who are 65 years of age or older is a covered benefit if they are otherwise ineligible for a similar assessment as part of an annual wellness visit under the Medicare Program. Subject to paragraph (3), the department shall provide reimbursement to a Medi-Cal provider who renders this service.

(2)The payment for the cognitive health assessment developed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall only be available upon appropriation by the Legislature for these purposes.

(3)(A) A Medi-Cal provider shall only be eligible to receive the payment for the benefit specified in paragraph (1) if the provider conducts the cognitive health assessment using validated tools, as recommended by the department.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 21, Sec. 105. (AB 116) Effective June 30, 2025.