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CA Welf & Inst Code § 15803 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 15803.

15803.  (a) To implement this part and clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 12693.70 of the Insurance Code, the State Department of Health Care Services may contract with public or private entities. Contracts entered into under this part may be on a noncompetitive bid basis and are exempt from the following:(1) Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code and any policies, procedures, or regulations authorized by that part.(2) Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(3) Review or approval of contracts by the Department of General Services.(b) During the transition of the programs to the department, the department shall also be exempt from the review or approval of feasibility study reports and the requirements of Sections 4819.35 to 4819.37, inclusive, and 4920 to 4928, inclusive, of the State Administrative Manual.(c) For contracts entered into under this part, the State Department of Health Care Services shall not be required to specify the amounts encumbered for each contract, but may allocate funds to each contract based on the projected or actual subscriber enrollments to a total amount not to exceed the amount appropriated for the program including family contributions.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 61. (SB 857) Effective June 20, 2014.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15804 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 15804.

15804.  On October 1, 2013, or when the State Department of Health Care Services has implemented Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 15810), whichever occurs later, the Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board shall cease to provide coverage to the children transferred to the AIM-Linked Infants Program, pursuant to Section 15800.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 62. (SB 857) Effective June 20, 2014.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15806 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 15806.

15806.  (a) A contract, lease, license, bond, or any other agreement to which the Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board is a party is not void or voidable by reason of the act that added this section, but shall continue in full force and effect, with the State Department of Health Care Services assuming all of the rights, obligations, liabilities, and duties of the Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board and any of its predecessors that relate to the duties, powers, purposes, responsibilities, and jurisdiction vested by the act that added this section in the State Department of Health Care Services. The assumption by the State Department of Health Care Services does not in any way affect the rights of the parties to the contract, lease, license, or agreement.(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2014.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 64. (SB 857) Effective June 20, 2014. Section operative July 1, 2014, by its own provisions.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15810 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15810.

15810.  (a) This chapter, formerly known as the AIM-Linked Infants Program, shall be known, and may be cited, as the Medi-Cal Access Program.(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2014.(Repealed (in Sec. 66) and added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 67. (SB 857) Effective June 20, 2014. Section operative July 1, 2014, by its own provisions.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15811 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15811.

15811.  (a) The definitions contained in this section govern the construction of this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise.(b) “Access-linked infant” means any infant born to a woman enrolled in either the program under this chapter or the Access for Infants and Mothers Program under Part 6.3 (commencing with Section 12695) of Division 2 of the Insurance Code.(c) “Applicant” means an individual who applies for coverage through the program.(d) “Department” means the State Department of Health Care Services.(e) “Fund” means the Perinatal Insurance Fund.(f) “Health education services relating to tobacco use” means tobacco use prevention and education services, including, when appropriate, tobacco use cessation services, in accordance with protocols established by the department in coordination with the California Tobacco Control Program of the State Department of Public Health.(g) “Participating health plan” means a health plan with which the department contracts to provide health care services to individuals eligible pursuant to Section 15832.(h) “Program” means the Medi-Cal Access Program.(i) “Subscriber” means an individual who is eligible for and enrolled in the program.(j) “Subscriber contribution” means the cost to the subscriber to participate in the program.(k) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2014.(Repealed (in Sec. 68) and added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 69. (SB 857) Effective June 20, 2014. Section operative July 1, 2014, by its own provisions.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15814 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15814.

15814.  (a) The department, in coordination with the California Tobacco Control Program of the State Department of Public Health, shall develop protocols relating to health education for tobacco use to the extent necessary to comply with paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 30122 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. These protocols shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:(1) Referral to perinatal and related support services.(2) Outreach services and assessment of smoking status.(3) Individualized counseling and advocacy services.(4) Motivational messages.(5) Cessation services, if appropriate.(6) Incentives to maintain a healthy lifestyle.(7) Followup assessment.(8) Maintenance and relapse prevention services.(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2014.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 70. (SB 857) Effective June 20, 2014. Section operative July 1, 2014, by its own provisions.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15818 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15818.

15818.  (a) Each participating health plan contracting with the department pursuant to this chapter shall provide health education services related to tobacco use to all program participants to the extent necessary to comply with paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 30122 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.(b) The education activities required by subdivision (a) shall include all of the following:(1) Dissuading persons from beginning to smoke.(2) Encouraging smoking cessation.(3) Providing information on the health effects of tobacco use on the user, children, and nonsmokers.(c) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2014.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 71. (SB 857) Effective June 20, 2014. Section operative July 1, 2014, by its own provisions.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15822 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15822.

15822.  Health care services under the program shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(a) Preventive, screening, diagnostic, and treatment services furnished directly by a licensed clinic, either onsite or by formal written contract, on a case-managed basis, to patients who remain less than 24 hours at the clinic for an illness or injury, advice, counseling, outreach, and translation as needed.(b) Physician services.(c) Emergency first aid, perinatal, obstetric, radiology, laboratory, and nutrition services.(d) Services of advanced practice nurses or mid-level practitioners who are authorized to perform any of the services listed in this section within the scope of their licensure.(e) All services and benefits set forth in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) of Part 3.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 23, Sec. 68. (AB 82) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15824 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15824.

15824.  To the extent permitted by federal law, services for individuals eligible under this chapter shall be provided, at the department’s discretion and to the extent the department determines the selected delivery system is cost effective, through the Medi-Cal fee-for-service or managed care delivery system, or both.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 23, Sec. 68. (AB 82) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15826 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15826.

15826.  (a) The department shall administer the program and may do all of the following:(1) Determine eligibility criteria for the program. These criteria shall include the requirements set forth in Section 15832.(2) Determine the eligibility of applicants.(3) Determine when subscribers are covered and the extent and scope of coverage.(4) Determine subscriber contribution amounts schedules, subject to the following:(A) Subscriber contributions for Access-linked infants shall not be greater than those applicable on March 23, 2010, for infants enrolled pursuant to clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 12693.70 of the Insurance Code.(B) Subscriber contributions for mothers shall conform with the maintenance of effort requirements under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), or any amendment or extension of that act.(5) Provide coverage through Medi-Cal delivery systems and contract for the administration of the program and the enrollment of subscribers. Any contract entered into pursuant to this chapter shall be exempt from any provision of law relating to competitive bidding, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services. The department shall not be required to specify the amounts encumbered for each contract, but may allocate funds to each contract based on projected and actual subscriber enrollments in a total amount not to exceed the amount appropriated for the program.(6) Authorize expenditures to pay program expenses that exceed subscriber contributions, and to administer the program as necessary.(7) Develop a promotional component of the program to make Californians aware of the program and the opportunity that it presents.(8) (A) Issue rules and regulations as necessary to administer the program.(B) During the 2011–12 to 2014–15 fiscal years, inclusive, the adoption and readoption of regulations pursuant to this chapter shall be deemed to be an emergency that calls for immediate action to avoid serious harm to the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare for purposes of Sections 11346.1 and 11349.6 of the Government Code, and the department is hereby exempted from the requirement that the department describe facts showing the need for immediate action and from review by the Office of Administrative Law.(9) Exercise all powers reasonably necessary to carry out the powers and responsibilities expressly granted or imposed by this chapter.(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2014.(Repealed (in Sec. 72) and added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 73. (SB 857) Effective June 20, 2014. Section operative July 1, 2014, by its own provisions.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15827 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15827.

15827.  (a) The department shall administer the program in a manner that ensures that program expenditures do not exceed amounts available in the fund.(b) This section shall be implemented only if and to the extent that it does not jeopardize the state’s ability to receive federal financial participation under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), or any amendment or extension of that act.(c) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2014.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 74. (SB 857) Effective June 20, 2014. Section operative July 1, 2014, by its own provisions.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15828 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15828.

15828.  The department shall coordinate with other state agencies, as appropriate, to help ensure continuity of health care services.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 23, Sec. 68. (AB 82) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15830 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15830.

15830.  (a) The department may contract with a variety of health plans and types of health care service delivery systems in order to offer subscribers a choice of plans, providers, and types of service delivery.(b) Participating health plans contracting with the department pursuant to this chapter shall provide benefits or coverage to subscribers only as determined by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 15826.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 23, Sec. 68. (AB 82) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15833 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15833.

15833.  (a) A person eligible pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 15832 shall not be eligible to participate in the program if, at the time of application, she is eligible for Medi-Cal without a share of cost or for Medicare.(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2014.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 77. (SB 857) Effective June 20, 2014. Section operative July 1, 2014, by its own provisions.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15834 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15834.

15834.  A person shall not be eligible for covered services under the program if those services are covered through private health care coverage arrangements at the time of eligibility.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 23, Sec. 68. (AB 82) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15835 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15835.

15835.  (a) Subscribers enrolled pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 15832 shall not be disenrolled for failure to pay subscriber contributions. The department may impose or contract for collection actions to collect unpaid subscriber contributions.(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2014.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 78. (SB 857) Effective June 20, 2014. Section operative July 1, 2014, by its own provisions.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15836 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15836.

15836.  (a) If a subscriber is dissatisfied with any action, or failure to act, that has occurred in connection with eligibility or covered services under this chapter, the subscriber may appeal to the department and shall be accorded an opportunity for a fair hearing. Hearings may be conducted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) The department may place a lien on compensation or benefits that are recovered or recoverable by a subscriber for whom benefits have been provided under a policy or plan issued under this chapter from any party or parties responsible for the compensation or benefits.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 23, Sec. 68. (AB 82) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15838 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15838.

15838.  (a) A provider who is furnished documentation of a subscriber’s enrollment in the program shall not seek reimbursement or attempt to obtain payment for any covered services provided to that subscriber other than from the participating health plan or insurer covering the subscriber or from the department.(b) Subdivision (a) shall not apply to any copayment required by the department under this chapter for the covered services provided to the subscriber.(c) For purposes of this chapter, “provider” means any professional person, organization, health facility, or other person or institution licensed by the state to deliver or furnish health care services and includes as that term is defined in subdivision (o) of Section 14043.1.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 23, Sec. 68. (AB 82) Effective June 27, 2013.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15839 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15839.

15839.  (a) Services that would be covered under the program that are provided to pregnant women who, after receiving those services, are subsequently determined to be eligible for coverage under this chapter may be reimbursed as determined by the department. In no case shall services received prior to 40 days before a woman’s date of application be eligible for reimbursement.(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2014.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 79. (SB 857) Effective June 20, 2014. Section operative July 1, 2014, by its own provisions.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15840 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15840.

15840.  (a) (1) At a minimum, coverage provided pursuant to this chapter shall be provided to subscribers during one pregnancy, and until the end of the month in which the 60th day after pregnancy occurs, and to eligible children less than two years of age who were born of a pregnancy covered under this program or the Access for Infants and Mothers program under former Part 6.3 (commencing with Section 12695) of Division 2 of the Insurance Code to a woman enrolled in the Access for Infants and Mothers program.(2) (A) Upon the effective date reflected in any necessary federal approvals obtained by the department pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 14005.185, a subscriber described in paragraph (1) shall be eligible for an additional 10-month period following the 60-day postpartum period, for a total of 12 months of continuous eligibility after the end of pregnancy.(B) This paragraph shall be implemented only if, and to the extent that, any necessary federal approvals are obtained pursuant to Section 14005.185 and federal financial participation is available, and subject to an annual appropriation by the Legislature for this purpose.(b) Coverage provided pursuant to this chapter shall include, at a minimum, those services required to be provided by health care service plans approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as a federally qualified health care service plan pursuant to Section 417.101 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(c) Medically necessary prescription drugs shall be a required benefit in the coverage provided pursuant to this chapter.(d) To the extent required pursuant to Section 15818 to comply with paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 30122 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, health education services related to tobacco use shall be a benefit in the coverage provided under this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 143, Sec. 417. (AB 133) Effective July 27, 2021.)
CA Welf & Inst Code § 15841 (2021)
2021 California Code|Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC|DIVISION 9 - PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES|PART 3.3 - Health Care Coverage Assistance|CHAPTER 2 - Medi-Cal Access Program|Section 15841.

15841.  (a) Through its courts, statutes, and under its Constitution, California protects a woman’s right to reproductive privacy. California reaffirms these protections and specifically its Supreme Court decision in People v. Belous (1969) 71 Cal.2d 954, 966-68.(b) The State Department of Health Care Services may accept or use moneys under Title XXI of the Social Security Act (known as the Children’s Health Insurance Program or CHIP), as interpreted in Section 457.10 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, to fund services for women pursuant to Section 14007.7 and this chapter only when, during the period of coverage, the woman is the beneficiary. The scope of services covered under Medi-Cal and this chapter, as defined in statutes, regulations, and state plans, is not altered by this section or the state plan amendment submitted pursuant to this section.(c) California’s CHIP plan and any amendments submitted and implemented pursuant to this section shall be consistent with subdivisions (a) and (b).(d) This section is a declaration of existing law.(e) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2014.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 82. (SB 857) Effective June 20, 2014. Section operative July 1, 2014, by its own provisions.)