12/29/2025
Did you know that Naturopathic Doctors in California can be Medi-Cal Ordering, Referring, and Prescribing Providers?
Dr. Greta became credentialed in 2015. This means that when she sees patients with Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program), she can:
• Order blood tests and imaging
• Prescribe medications within the ND scope
• Refer patients to specialists
—all of which are covered by Medi-Cal.
What’s not covered? The office visit itself.
As licensed Primary Care Providers, Naturopathic Doctors could play a meaningful role in addressing the ongoing primary care shortage—especially for patients relying on Medicaid. Yet current policy prevents NDs from billing Medi-Cal for visits.
This campaign asks legislators to address that gap.
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Founded in 1985, the AANP represents licensed naturopathic doctors, students, and allied healthcare professionals nationwide.