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AB 1649: Medi-Cal: monthly maintenance amount: personal and incidental needs.
What AB 1649 does, verified February 10, 2026
The proposed Medi-Cal bill would increase the monthly maintenance amount for personal and incidental needs from $35 to $50. This change is intended to help medically needy individuals meet their basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. The amount would be increased annually, subject to necessary federal approvals. This adjustment aims to ensure that the Medi-Cal program provides sufficient funding to support the basic needs of those receiving care.
Bill journey
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2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Referred to Com. on HEALTH. (2026-02-09)Alert me
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| Feb. 09, 2026 | Referred to Com. on HEALTH. |
| Jan. 29, 2026 | From printer. May be heard in committee February 28. |
| Jan. 28, 2026 | Read first time. To print. |