The prohibition would include copayments, coinsurance and deductibles, according to a Jan. 23 news release from Assemblymember Mia Bonta’s office.
The average California family spent more than $3,000 out of pocket for their healthcare in 2018, according to the release.
Ms. Bonta said in the release that the legislation would encourage families not to delay “needed care, improving screening, diagnosis and early intervention for California’s youth.”
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