Health plans must cover FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments without step therapy
Health plans and policies issued or renewed from this date, other than Medi-Cal plans, must cover medically necessary FDA-approved treatments for Alzheimer's and other memory conditions. Step therapy is barred, though plans covering one anti-amyloid drug without it may use it for others.
Who it affects
Health plans, insurers and patients with Alzheimer's or memory conditions
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 950: Health care coverage: dementia.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.