CA CHW Workforce Update: HCAI Advisory Workgroup Continues Through June 2026, Certification Stalled
HCAI's CHW/Promotor/Representative Advisory Workgroup continues deliberations through June 2026, shaping California's CHW workforce framework. However, significant 2024 Budget Act cuts eliminated most HCAI funding for the CHW/P/R initiative, stalling the full accreditation/certification program.
CHW certification guidance remains paused since November 2023 pending SB 184 rules — but Medi-Cal CHW billing codes (active since Jul 2022) remain in place. FQHCs can still bill for CHW encounters while the certification framework catches up.
Key takeaways
- HCAI CHW Advisory Workgroup continues through June 2026, but 2024 budget cuts eliminated most HCAI funding
- CHW certification guidance paused since November 2023 — SB 184 rules still pending
- Medi-Cal CHW billing codes (active since Jul 2022) remain in place — FQHCs can still bill
Primary source
HCAIFQHC Talent. (2026, March 1). CA CHW Workforce Update: HCAI Advisory Workgroup Continues Through June 2026, Certification Stalled. Primary source: HCAI. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/ca-281m-chw-investment
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