Existing law requires the State Department of Health Care Services to perform various health functions, including providing breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment for low-income individuals. Existing law provides that an individual is eligible to receive treatment services if, among other things, the individual has a family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level as determined by the provider performing the screening and diagnosis.
This bill would provide that, commencing no later than July 1, 2026, an individual is eligible to receive treatment services if the individual has a family income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level as determined by the provider performing the screening and diagnosis.

Statutes affected:
SB1213: 104150 HSC, 104162 HSC
02/15/24 - Introduced: 104150 HSC, 104162 HSC
03/21/24 - Amended Senate: 104150 HSC, 104162 HSC
04/08/24 - Amended Senate: 104150 HSC, 104162 HSC
08/19/24 - Amended Assembly: 104150 HSC, 104162 HSC
09/04/24 - Enrolled: 104150 HSC, 104162 HSC
SB 1213: 104150 HSC, 104162 HSC