California SB530 establishes Medi-Cal managed care plan time and distance standards for various services.

California SB530 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to set Medi-Cal managed care plan time and distance standards for primary care, hospitals, dental services, and other specialties. The bill mandates that Medi-Cal managed care plans maintain provider networks within specific travel distances or times from beneficiaries' residences, varying by county and service type. For instance, primary care must be within 10 miles or 30 minutes for most counties, but up to 60 miles or 90 minutes for some rural counties.

California SB530 establishes Medi-Cal managed care plan time and distance standards for various services.

California SB530 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to set Medi-Cal managed care plan time and distance standards for primary care, hospitals, dental services, and other specialties. The bill mandates that Medi-Cal managed care plans maintain provider networks within specific travel distances or times from beneficiaries' residences, varying by county and service type. For instance, primary care must be within 10 miles or 30 minutes for most counties, but up to 60 miles or 90 minutes for some rural counties.