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Committee advances bill to prioritize local community‑based providers in Medi‑Cal CalAIM contracts
Summary
SB 324 would require managed care plans to prioritize local nonprofit community providers for Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and community supports where qualified local providers exist; the Assembly Health Committee passed the measure as amended to Appropriations after negotiation with hospitals and plans about exceptions and implementation.
The Assembly Health Committee voted to move SB 324, a CalAIM implementation bill, to the Assembly Appropriations Committee after supporters described the measure as an effort to ensure Medi‑Cal managed care plans contract with local community‑based organizations for Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and community supports when appropriate providers exist.
Author Senator Menjivar said CalAIM intended that ECM and community supports be provided by trusted local organizations and promotoras who know their communities; she cited data that more than…
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