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Behavioral health treatment plans.

February 19, 2026

Summary

If enacted, this bill would require health care service plans and health insurers to ensure that behavioral health treatment plans are based on evidence-based standards and consistent with generally accepted standards of care. It applies to outpatient services for mental health and substance use disorders. The bill amends existing statutes to clarify coverage requirements for behavioral health treatment.

Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2233

Common questions

What does "Behavioral health treatment plans." cover?
If enacted, this bill would require health care service plans and health insurers to ensure that behavioral health treatment plans are based on…
When was it published?
It was published on February 19, 2026.

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