Committee OKs coverage for FDA‑approved at‑home cervical cancer tests
AB 1906 would require coverage for at‑home cervical cancer screening kits without cost sharing and align Medi‑Cal billing codes with clinical guidance. Supporters said the change will expand access and reduce disparities; the committee passed the bill 11‑0.
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The health committee moved AB 1906 out of committee after the author and sponsors accepted amendments aligning coverage with clinical guidelines and limiting test orders to in‑network providers.
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