MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
24-202m Protect Abortion Care: Physician Assistants Allowed to Provide Reproductive Health Care
Health Net·CA · OB-GYN, Family Medicine·Provider News
Effective date
Sep 8, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
California law now allows physician assistants to provide abortion care including aspiration abortions after completing required training, without direct physician supervision. This expands the network of providers who can bill for these services in specified California counties covered by Health Net Medicaid plans.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify physician assistant credentials and training completion before processing abortion care claims. Update provider credentialing system to include PA abortion care qualifications. Ensure encounter forms reflect PA as performing provider for reproductive health services in applicable California counties.