Medi-Cal
Legislation (SB 648) by Sen. Ron Calderon (D-Montebello) was amended to require the Department of Health Care Services to maintain the Medi-Cal eligibility for incarcerated minors, even while their benefits are suspended while they are in state custody (Bill Text, 1/7). The Senate Health Committee is considering the measure (Bill Status, 1/7).
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