AB 2161 on Medi-Cal work requirements gets a do-pass vote
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AB 2161, which directs DHCS to carry out Medi-Cal work and community engagement rules in the least burdensome way, got a do-pass recommendation from committee on April 7, 2026. It sets California's framework for the federal mandate.
Health centers will need renewal workflows, help with work-status paperwork, and CHW navigation.
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FQHC Talent. (2026, April 7). AB 2161 on Medi-Cal work requirements gets a do-pass vote. Source: California Legislature / LegiScan. Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/ab-2161-medi-cal-work-requirements-do-pass-april-2026