The resolution urges Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Budget Committee to reinstate the optional adult acupuncture benefit in Medi-Cal, which would cost an estimated $5.5 million in the 2024-2025 fiscal year and $13.1 million annually thereafter. This action aims to enhance healthcare options for Medi-Cal recipients.
Resolution urging Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Budget Committee to restore optional adult acupuncture benefit in Medi-Cal with an estimated cost of $5,500,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and ongoing $13,100,000 to the California State Budget.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the California Budget Proposal Revision that eliminated the optional adult acupuncture benefit in Medi-Cal, prompting the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to advocate for its restoration.
Governor Newsom published a revision to the California Budget Proposal that eliminated the optional adult acupuncture benefit in Medi-Cal, resulting in a projected cost reduction of $5.5 million for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Senator Scott Wiener, along with the Legislative API Caucus, announced an agreement to preserve acupuncture Medi-Cal benefits in the budget proposal, which was set to be finalized by June 15, 2024.
Supervisors Aaron Peskin, Joel Engardio, and Connie Chan introduced a resolution urging the restoration of the optional adult acupuncture benefit in Medi-Cal to the California State Budget.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 351-24, urging Governor Newsom and the California State Budget Committee to restore the optional adult acupuncture benefit in Medi-Cal.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, which became effective without her approval due to the time limit set forth in the Charter.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted a copy of the adopted resolution to Governor Newsom and relevant parties, emphasizing the importance of restoring the acupuncture benefit.
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