MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
24-203m Protect Abortion Care: Physician Assistants Allowed to Provide Reproductive Health Care
Health Net·CA · OB-GYN, Family Medicine·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Sep 8, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
California law now allows physician assistants to provide abortion care including first trimester aspiration abortions after completing required training, without direct physician supervision. This expands the network of providers who can perform these services in California.
Action Required
Immediately: Update credentialing and billing systems to recognize physician assistants as qualified providers for abortion services in California. Verify PA training completion before processing abortion-related claims. Update provider enrollment forms to include PA abortion care capabilities.