New ACEs Equity Act Significantly Expands Access to ACE Screening in California

The ACEs Aware initiative applauds the recent enactment of Senate Bill (SB) 428, the ACEs Equity Act, which will significantly expand coverage for screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). SB 428, introduced by State Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger), requires all health insurance plan contracts, including Knox-Keene-licensed managed care plan contracts and health insurance policies issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2022, that provide coverage for pediatric services and preventative care, to include coverage for ACE screening.