California AB2240 amends Medi-Cal to assess private duty nursing services for compliance with federal Medicaid requirements.

California AB2240 mandates the Department of Health Care Services to evaluate whether private duty nursing services provided under the early periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment (EPSDT) benefit comply with federal Medicaid requirements for children under 21 years of age. The assessment includes comparing authorized hours of EPSDT private duty nursing services to those actually provided and determining if reimbursement rates are sufficient. The department must submit a report to the Legislature by March 1, 2027.

California AB2240 amends Medi-Cal to assess private duty nursing services for compliance with federal Medicaid requirements.

California AB2240 mandates the Department of Health Care Services to evaluate whether private duty nursing services provided under the early periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment (EPSDT) benefit comply with federal Medicaid requirements for children under 21 years of age. The assessment includes comparing authorized hours of EPSDT private duty nursing services to those actually provided and determining if reimbursement rates are sufficient. The department must submit a report to the Legislature by March 1, 2027.