Medi-Cal to cover complex rehabilitation technology, including power wheelchairs, for eligible patients.

California AB517 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to expand Medi-Cal coverage for complex rehabilitation technology, including power wheelchairs, for eligible patients. The bill defines "complex rehabilitation technology" as durable medical equipment configured to meet specific medical, physical, and functional needs. It mandates that Medi-Cal beneficiaries receive evaluations by qualified health care and rehabilitation technology professionals.

Medi-Cal to cover complex rehabilitation technology, including power wheelchairs, for eligible patients.

California AB517 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to expand Medi-Cal coverage for complex rehabilitation technology, including power wheelchairs, for eligible patients. The bill defines "complex rehabilitation technology" as durable medical equipment configured to meet specific medical, physical, and functional needs. It mandates that Medi-Cal beneficiaries receive evaluations by qualified health care and rehabilitation technology professionals.