California SB874 mandates Medi-Cal providers to conduct criminal background checks on employees providing behavioral health treatment and seeks.

California SB874 requires Medi-Cal providers delivering behavioral health treatment to ensure employees undergo state and national criminal background checks by July 1, 2027. These providers must maintain documentation of these checks. The bill also mandates the Department of Health Care Services to maintain clear billing and coverage guidance for behavioral health treatment services, informed by stakeholder feedback. By January 1, 2029, the department must publish utilization data for behavioral health treatment services compliance.

California SB874 mandates Medi-Cal providers to conduct criminal background checks on employees providing behavioral health treatment and seeks.

California SB874 requires Medi-Cal providers delivering behavioral health treatment to ensure employees undergo state and national criminal background checks by July 1, 2027. These providers must maintain documentation of these checks. The bill also mandates the Department of Health Care Services to maintain clear billing and coverage guidance for behavioral health treatment services, informed by stakeholder feedback. By January 1, 2029, the department must publish utilization data for behavioral health treatment services compliance.