The SCCMA keeps you up to date on the latest news, policy developments, and events
Monday, December 8, 2025
Medicare telehealth flexibilities have been retroactively restored through Jan. 30, 2026. Claims that were returned or denied during the shutdown because flexibilities had lapsed may now be resubmitted and paid. Practices should refile these claims and refund any patients who paid out-of-pocket for services now covered.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
CMA President René Bravo, M.D., issued the following statement on the ACIP vote to end the universal hepatitis B birth dose.
CMA is calling on the committee to uphold a policy that has prevented thousands of infections and saved countless lives.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
PHC today announced $85 million in grants to expand GME opportunities across California. For the first time, all specialties were eligible for funding, compared to just five in previous cycles.
As the new year approaches, practices should verify patients’ eligibility, benefits and deductibles to avoid denials and unexpected coverage gaps — especially with deductible resets, payor changes and the loss of federal exchange plan subsidies.
Beginning January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will freeze new enrollments for undocumented adults aged 19 and older who currently qualify for full-scope Medi-Cal through state-funded adult expansions. Individuals already enrolled can stay covered only if they complete their annual renewal on time.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Effective January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will discontinue coverage of GLP-1 medications when prescribed for weight loss or weight-related indications for members age 21 and older. This applies to both Medi-Cal fee-for-service and Medi-Cal managed care.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
California physician practices with 1–4 employees must register for CalSavers by Jan.1, 2026, if they do not already offer employees a qualified retirement plan.
Friday, November 21, 2025
CMA President René Bravo, M.D., issued the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) recent website changes:
Thursday, November 20, 2025
CMA applauds the introduction of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, authored by Representatives Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).
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