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AB 2348

Medi-Cal: enhanced care management and community supports.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mia Bonta

AB 2348 would expand California Medi-Cal to cover community supports like housing and food assistance, aiming to improve health outcomes by addressing social determinants of health.

Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Bill Summary · AB 2348

Legislative bill overview

AB 2348 proposes expanding Medi-Cal coverage to include community supports—services beyond traditional medical care such as housing assistance, food security, transportation, and other social determinants of health. The bill is currently in the Health Committee with author amendments being considered. The exact scope and funding mechanism remain subject to legislative review.

Why is this important

Community supports directly address health outcomes; research shows housing, nutrition, and transportation significantly impact chronic disease management and emergency room utilization. Expanding Medi-Cal to cover these services could reduce healthcare costs while improving population health, though implementation costs and program design are substantial considerations for the state budget.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding: Determining which community supports qualify, coverage limits, and how California funds expansion without increasing premiums or reducing other services
  • Program scope creep: Defining "community supports" narrowly enough to remain fiscally sustainable while broadly enough to address meaningful health disparities
  • Administrative burden: Implementation complexity across California's diverse counties and whether existing Medi-Cal infrastructure can manage additional service categories

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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