Medi-Cal: obesity treatment plans.
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AB 859 — Medi-Cal: obesity treatment plans.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law provides for the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services, under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. The Medi-Cal program is, in part, governed and funded by federal Medicaid Program provisions. Existing law specifies the benefits provided pursuant to the program. This bill would require the department, on or before December 31, 2016, and until January 1, 2021, to create an Obesity Treatment Action Plan to diagnose, treat, and reduce the incidence of adult obesity in the Medi-Cal program. The bill would require the department to report the plan to the Legislature, along with any legislative recommendations to implement the plan. The bill would require the plan to include evidence-based principles and obesity treatment guidelines from specified provider associations, a plan for identifying and screening patients for obesity, and a review of coverage services to treat obesity. The bill would limit application of the plan to Medi-Cal fee-for-service plans. This bill would require the department to seek any federal approvals necessary to implement the requirements of the bill and to obtain federal financial participation, as specified.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/30/15 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 30, 2015
- Amended 03/26/15 - Amended Assembly pdf March 26, 2015
- Introduced 02/26/15 - Introduced pdf February 26, 2015
- AB859 View text html
Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Article IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Read second time and amended.
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From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 19. Noes 0.) (April 28).
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Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 29.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Medina · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Medina
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (19)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Maienschein | — | Yea |
| Santiago | — | Yea |
| Chiu | — | Yea |
| Burke | — | Yea |
| Chávez | — | Yea |
| Bonilla | — | Yea |
| Nazarian | — | Yea |
| Ridley-Thomas | — | Yea |
| Rodriguez | — | Yea |
| Steinorth | — | Yea |
| Thurmond | — | Yea |
| Waldron | — | Yea |
| Wood | — | Yea |
| Gomez | — | Yea |
| Gonzalez | — | Yea |
| Roger Hernández | — | Yea |
| Bonta, Mia | Democratic | Yea |
| Lackey, Tom | Republican | Yea |
| Patterson, Joe | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 859 do?
- Existing law provides for the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services, under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services. The Medi-Cal program is, in part, governed and funded by federal Medicaid Program provisions. Existing law specifies the benefits provided pursuant to the program. This bill would require the department, on or before December 31, 2016, and until January 1, 2021, to create an Obesity Treatment Action Plan to diagnose, treat, and reduce the incidence of adult obesity in the Medi-Cal program. The bill would require the department to report the plan to the Legislature, along with any legislative recommendations to implement the plan. The bill would require the plan to include evidence-based principles and obesity treatment guidelines from specified provider associations, a plan for identifying and screening patients for obesity, and a review of coverage services to treat obesity. The bill would limit application of the plan to Medi-Cal fee-for-service plans. This bill would require the department to seek any federal approvals necessary to implement the requirements of the bill and to obtain federal financial participation, as specified.
- Who sponsors AB 859?
- AB 859 is sponsored by Medina.
- What is the current status of AB 859?
- This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 859?
- Track AB 859 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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