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New California bill aims to ensure wildfire victims have access to mental health services



New California bill aims to ensure wildfire victims have access to mental health services

Much has been discussed about the physical toll the wildfires have taken on impacted Southern California communities, but what about the emotional toll? What if someone impacted by the fires needs to seek emotional support? That’s where AB 1032 comes in.

AB 1032 requires health care service plans to reimburse/cover an eligible wildfire victim for up to 12 annual visits per year with a licensed behavioral health provider. The legislation will apply in counties where a local or state emergency has been declared due to wildfires. AB 1032 contains an urgency clause to take effect immediately.

Eytan Wallace reports for KTLA on Feb. 21, 2025.

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24 Comments

  6. @northyland1157

    They are sure gonna need it dealing with all the rules, regulations, permits, law suits, and insurance claims!!!

  7. @briancoughlin6732

    Another hoax bill playing on emotions these democrats will stop at nothing to steal money Newsom and crew members need to be in prison for 40 years

  8. @h7opolo

    shelter is a basic human need that is the foundation of all other human achievements, including a sense of well being. this recent program is a nice development.

  9. @kosmos2334

    Mental health? How about access to their own land, instead of driving them crazy with bureaucracy?

  18. @mickeychristensen9147

    What about access to mental health for the millions of people painting their license plates and driving with stickers from 2016, and for the cops who refuse to ticket them, and attack anyone who points them out to them?

  19. @SF-po2pb

    And who is paying for this? Bread and circus. But they don’t have enough money to rebuild and want aid. Expect job loss, benefit loss and mental illness to increase theft and crime. The coming implementation of AI will increase this effect. A new book called Dealing with Burglary and Home Invasion Robbery. Keep yourself, family and property safe, read the book. We have no leadership and are on our own.