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AB 2160: Medi-Cal: lactation services.
What AB 2160 does, verified August 25, 2026
This bill aims to improve access to lactation supports and breast pumps for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. The state Department of Health Care Services will issue updated guidance by July 1, 2027, to clarify Medi-Cal coverage for lactation services. The guidance will cover a range of lactation services, including health education and consultation, and will be developed with stakeholder input. The implementation of these provisions will depend on federal financial participation and any necessary federal approvals.
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Last action: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Aug. 20, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 20, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 18, 2026 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |