California AB371 mandates timely access to healthcare services and adequate provider networks for insureds.

California AB371 establishes standards for timely access to healthcare services and adequate provider networks for insureds. It requires health insurers to ensure timely access to care, including urgent and nonurgent appointments with primary care and specialist physicians, and mental health care providers. The bill mandates specific timeframes for scheduling appointments, such as urgent care appointments within 48 hours and nonurgent appointments within 10 to 15 business days.

California AB371 mandates timely access to healthcare services and adequate provider networks for insureds.

California AB371 establishes standards for timely access to healthcare services and adequate provider networks for insureds. It requires health insurers to ensure timely access to care, including urgent and nonurgent appointments with primary care and specialist physicians, and mental health care providers. The bill mandates specific timeframes for scheduling appointments, such as urgent care appointments within 48 hours and nonurgent appointments within 10 to 15 business days.