On Aug. 16, CAL LEG enrolled bill re health and wellness screenings.
CAL LEG enrolled Bill AB 2556 related to behavioral health and wellness screenings.
Health and Wellness Screenings
Added Sec. 1368.017 to Health and Safety Code, (CAL LEG 2-2.2-5-1368.017), Sec. 10123.1991 to Insurance Code (CAL INS 2-2-1-1-10123.1991) re health coverage.
Defined behavioral health and wellness screening; required health care service plan to give enrollees a notice re benefits of a behavioral health and wellness screening.
Health and wellness screening applies to children, adolescents 8 to 18 years of age.
The annual notice details the benefits of the screenings for depression and anxiety.
Not applicable to Medi-Cal care that contracts with Dept. of Health Care Services per CAL LEG 9-3-7-14000, or CAL LEG 9-3-8-14200 of CAL Welfare and Institutions Code.
The only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because act creates/eliminates/changes the penalty for a new crime or infraction.
Legislative History
On Feb. 14, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on May 2, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On May 2, 2024, bill was delivered to Senate; on Jun. 20, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Jun. 20, 2024, bill returned to Assembly; on Aug. 8, 2024, amendments concurred.
On Aug. 16, 2024, bill was enrolled and was delivered to governor for signature/veto.
Effectiveness
If enacted, bill will become effective as of Jan. 1, 2025.
