AB 2077: Protect the Promise Act.

The bill, also known as the "Protect the Promise Act", aims to improve Medi-Cal eligibility determinations and redeterminations. It requires the state department of health care services to verify Medi-Cal eligibility before enrollment approval whenever reliable data sources are available. This means that self-attestation alone for certain eligibility factors will no longer be accepted. The department and counties must utilize certain data sets and verification systems to ensure accuracy. They must also cross-reference beneficiary data with specified databases, review information from federal and state sources, and maintain a continuous process to identify changes in residency. Regular and systematic eligibility redeterminations will be required, and errors will be identified and corrected. The department will establish enforceable accountability mechanisms, including reports to the legi…