AB 2292: Disability benefits: certificates.

Official summary

Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.

Existing law requires a claimant for unemployment compensation disability benefits to establish medical eligibility for each uninterrupted period of disability by filing a first claim for disability benefits supported by a certificate of a treating physician or practitioner that establishes the sickness, injury, or pregnancy of the employee, or the condition of the family member that warrants the care of the employee. For subsequent periods of uninterrupted disability after the period covered by the initial certificate or any preceding continued claim, existing law requires a claimant to file a continued claim for those benefits supported by the certificate of a treating physician or practitioner.

This bill would prohibit a physician or practitioner from charging an administrative fee to complete a form for a certificate. The bill would also prohibit a physician or practitioner from charging an administrative fee to complete a recertification examination or for a form that is required to maintain continued eligibility for disability benefits. The bill would provide that these provisions do not prohibit a physician or practitioner from billing for medical services provided in connection with an examination or collecting an applicable copayment, coinsurance, or deductible, as specified.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. September 28, 2026Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 734, Statutes of 2026.
2. September 28, 2026Approved by the Governor.
3. August 24, 2026Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m.
4. August 18, 2026In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
5. August 18, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 5520.).
6. June 11, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
7. June 10, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (June 10).
8. May 27, 2026Referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R.
9. May 14, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
10. May 14, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 5055.)
11. May 7, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
12. May 6, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 6).