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Sacramento, California - Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) released the following statement on AB 2x-1 and SB 2x-2 Managed Care Organization (MCO) Funding:

“Today’s bi-partisan MCO reform package enables us to take in nearly $8 billion federal dollars. These funds will be used for critical mental and health services in our district,” said Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia. “This effort brings needed aid to the economic, environmental, and public health crisis that we are facing throughout California.”

“This very important measure will support our developmentally disabled community in a positive way. Without the support of these services, Desert Arc and other organizations would not be in existence,” said Richard Balocco – President/CEO of Desert Arc

AB 2x-1and SB 2x-2 is being supported by Anthem, Blue Shield, California Association of Health Plans, Cal Chamber, California Dental Association, California Medical Association, California State Association of Counties, Health Net, L.A. Care Health Plans, Local Health Plans of CA, Molina Healthcare, Planned Parenthood, Sutter Health, Urban Counties and Western Center on Law and Poverty.

Bill Summaries:

S.B.X.2 No. 2 (Sen. Hernández/Asm. Bonta) Medi-Cal: developmental services: provider rate increases.

A.B.X.2 No. 1 (Asm. Thurmond/Sen. Beall) Medi-Cal: developmental services: funding.

The bill also provides new resources to improve access to the system for families that have historically been especially underserved, including families of color and those who speak languages other than English.