Relating to: a Medical Assistance coordination working group. (FE)

AB 1089 creates a state working group to improve coordination of the Medical Assistance program (state Medicaid) and enhance the experience for program recipients. The Department of Health Services must form this group by June 1, 2026, including representatives from the department, resource centers, multicounty consortia or tribal programs, legislators, healthcare providers, and at least one recipient. The group must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the department and legislature within seven months of its first meeting. This bill directly affects state program administration and recipients by requiring structured collaboration to address changes from recent federal law.