Bill

AB 2352

Medi-Cal providers: nonprofit public benefit corporations.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sade Elhawary and 1 co-sponsor

AB 2352 would impose governance, financial transparency, and accountability requirements on Medi-Cal providers organized as nonprofit public benefit corporations to ensure public-b

Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

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Bill Summary · AB 2352

Summary of AB 2352 (2025-2026) – Medi-Cal providers: nonprofit public benefit corporations

Purpose and intent

AB 2352 aims to address the governance, operating structure, and accountability of Medi-Cal (California Medicaid) providers that are organized as nonprofit public benefit corporations.
The bill seeks to clarify regulatory standards, oversight, and potential eligibility or certification considerations for nonprofit public benefit corporations operating Medi-Cal provider networks or delivering Medi-Cal services.

Key provisions and changes (as introduced/amended in the legislative track)

Establishes or codifies specific requirements for Medi-Cal providers that are nonprofit public benefit corporations, including governance, financial transparency, and accountability standards.
May outline criteria for determining when a nonprofit public benefit corporation qualifies to participate as a Medi-Cal provider or to receive Medi-Cal payments, including compliance with nonprofit governance norms.
Could prescribe reporting obligations (e.g., annual reports, audits) to ensure continued compliance with public benefit status and Medi-Cal program rules.
Potentially includes provisions related to conflicts of interest, board composition, or residency/eligibility criteria for leadership within such organizations.
May set forth enforcement mechanisms or consequences for noncompliance, including programmatic sanctions or loss of Medi-Cal provider status.
Could address public notice or stakeholder involvement in decisions affecting Medi-Cal services provided through nonprofit public benefit corporations.

Note: The bill's precise text is not provided here; the summary reflects typical themes for legislation targeting nonprofit public benefit corporations within Medi-Cal. The final enacted language may refine or expand these provisions.

Who would be affected

Medi-Cal beneficiaries served by providers organized as nonprofit public benefit corporations.
Nonprofit public benefit corporations operating within California that seek or hold Medi-Cal provider status.
Medi-Cal managed care plans and state program administrators responsible for provider enrollment, contracting, oversight, and compliance.
Public and private partners involved in oversight, auditing, and governance of Medi-Cal providers.

Procedural and timeline aspects

The bill progressed through multiple committee stages in 2026, indicating active legislative consideration:
- February–March: Referred to and processed by relevant committees (Health, Assembly and Senate committees, including APPR for appropriations/suspense file considerations).
- March 24–25, 2026: Passed committee with amendments and moved forward to appropriate calendars.
- May 2026: Cleared the Assembly and moved to the Senate; read and referred to committees for further action.
- May 27–28, 2026: Passed the Senate (third reading with a unanimous vote); historical action indicates it advanced to the Governor if not otherwise paused.
- June 10, 2026: Referred to the Senate Committee on Health (or relevant health committee) for final consideration.

Practical implications and considerations

If enacted, the bill would likely add or strengthen governance and reporting requirements for nonprofit public benefit corporations participating in Medi-Cal, aiming to enhance accountability and ensure alignment with public-benefit objectives.
Providers may need to modify governance structures (e.g., board composition or fiduciary duties), implement enhanced financial disclosures, and adopt stricter conflict-of-interest policies.
State oversight may increase, with possible increased scrutiny, audits, and potential penalties for noncompliance.
Beneficiaries could see more consistent service delivery standards or increased transparency in how nonprofit providers operate within the Medi-Cal program.