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AB 2081: Medi-Cal: Home and Community-Based Alternatives Waiver.
What AB 2081 does, verified September 9, 2026
This bill amends the Medi-Cal program to increase the number of Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) waiver slots by 10,000, starting in 2027. The department must increase the total number of slots, including any federally approved expansions, and ensure there is sufficient capacity to enroll eligible individuals. By March 1, 2027, the department must seek necessary amendments to the waiver to accommodate those on the waiting list. The department will continue to monitor capacity and expand it as needed.
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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 77. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 25, 2026 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |