Requires a health plan or insurer's existing maternal mental health (MMH) program include at least one MMH screening during pregnancy, at least one additional screening
Additional screening during the first six weeks of the postpartum period, and additional postpartum screenings, if determined to be medically necessary, clinically appropriate.
Legislative History
On Jan. 25, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on May 9, 2024, bill passed in Assembly
On May 9, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Jun. 20, 2024, bill passed in the Senate.
On Sep. 11, 2024, bill sent to governor; on Sep. 28, 2024, bill signed by the governor.
Effectiveness
No effective date specified; generally effective Jan. 1 after enactment, on Jan. 1, 2025.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Ins
Reference
Ch 815, Bill, AB1936, 9/28/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 1367.625; CAL INS 2-2-1-10123.867;
