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Committee advances bill to clarify coverage for early-onset Alzheimer’s treatments, 7-0

Senate Committee on Appropriations · April 27, 2026
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Summary

The Appropriations Committee voted 7-0 to do pass SB 950 to the Senate floor after authors and witnesses said the bill would align private coverage with Medicare for FDA-approved, medically necessary early-onset Alzheimer’s treatments; analysts estimated minimal near-term premium impacts.

Senator Richardson presented SB 950 on behalf of Senator Weber Pearson, saying the bill would ensure timely access to FDA-approved, medically necessary treatments for Californians with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Richardson cited analysis from the California Health Benefits Review Program (CHBRP) estimating a premium impact of about three cents per member per month and noted…

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