SB297

Valley Fever Screening and Prevention Act of 2025 mandates coverage for valley fever screening tests.

The Valley Fever Screening and Prevention Act of 2025 requires health insurance policies and Medi-Cal to cover valley fever screening tests in high-incidence regions. It mandates that health insurance policies, except for specialized plans, cover these tests without cost-sharing requirements. Medi-Cal must also cover these tests as part of office visits for members experiencing symptoms. Local health departments in high-incidence regions must conduct outreach and report confirmed cases annually.