BILL ANALYSIS Ó SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Senator Ricardo Lara, Chair 2015 - 2016 Regular Session AB 50 (Mullin) - Medi-Cal: evidence-based home visiting programs ----------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |--------------------------------+--------------------------------| | | | |Version: May 21, 2015 |Policy Vote: HEALTH 8 - 0 | | | | |--------------------------------+--------------------------------| | | | |Urgency: No |Mandate: No | | | | |--------------------------------+--------------------------------| | | | |Hearing Date: August 27, 2015 |Consultant: Brendan McCarthy | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- *********** ANALYSIS ADDENDUM - SUSPENSE FILE *********** The following information is revised to reflect amendments adopted by the committee on August 27, 2015 Bill Summary: AB 50 would require the Department of Health Care Services to develop a plan determine the feasibility of providing evidence-based home visitation programs as a Medi-Cal benefit to pregnant and parenting women. Fiscal Impact: One-time costs, likely from $250,000 to $500,000 per year for one to two years, to consult with stakeholders, review existing programs and program evaluations, and develop a plan for the provision of home visitation services in Medi-Cal by the Department of Health Care Services (General Fund and federal funds). Committee AB 50 (Mullin) Page 1 of ? Amendments: Clarify that the bill only requires the Department to develop a plan to determine the feasibility of offering home visitation services. -- END --