Assembly BillPassed both housesHealth and Safety
AB 1906: Health care coverage: home test kits.
What AB 1906 does, verified September 9, 2026
The bill requires health care service plans to provide coverage without cost sharing for an annual cervical cancer screening home test kit upon referral of the patient's health care provider, starting January 1, 2027. This provision would be added to the Medi-Cal program, allowing covered benefits for cervical cancer home test kits without cost sharing, starting January 1, 2027. The bill aims to increase access to cervical cancer screenings and promote early detection and treatment.
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m. (2026-09-08)Alert me
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| Sep. 08, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m. |
| Aug. 28, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |