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AB 1328

Medi-Cal reimbursements: nonemergency ambulance and other transportation.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Rodriguez

AB 1328 adjusts Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for nonemergency ambulance and medical transportation services to improve provider sustainability and patient access.

In committee: Held under submission.
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Bill Summary · AB 1328

Legislative bill overview

AB 1328 modifies Medi-Cal reimbursement rates and policies for nonemergency ambulance services and other medical transportation. The bill has progressed through health committee review with amendments and currently remains in the appropriations committee process, where fiscal impact concerns have placed it on the suspense file for further evaluation.

Why is this important

Medi-Cal transportation reimbursements directly affect whether ambulance providers and medical transport companies can afford to serve low-income patients, particularly in rural or underserved areas. Changes to reimbursement rates influence both healthcare access for vulnerable populations and the financial viability of transportation providers in the state's safety-net system.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: The bill's placement on the suspense file suggests concerns about state budget impact, indicating potential fiscal disagreement between supporters and appropriations committee members
  • Provider sustainability: Questions likely exist about whether proposed reimbursement levels adequately compensate ambulance services to maintain service availability, especially in rural regions
  • Scope of coverage: Disputes may center on which transportation services qualify as "nonemergency" and which populations should be covered under Medi-Cal transportation benefits

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

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