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CA Health & Safety Code § 123114 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Patient Access to Health Records|Section 123114.

123114.  (a) A health care provider shall not charge a fee to a patient for filling out forms or providing information responsive to forms that support a claim or appeal regarding eligibility for a public benefit program.(b) A health care provider shall provide information responsive to those portions of the form for which the health care provider has the information necessary to provide a medical opinion. If the health care provider does not have the information necessary to provide a medical opinion, the health care provider may inform the patient if an examination is necessary to obtain the information.(c) If a health care provider conducts an examination pursuant to subdivision (b), the health care provider shall provide information responsive to those portions of the form for which the health care provider has a medical opinion.(d) For the purposes of this section, a public benefit program includes the Medi-Cal program, the In-Home Supportive Services Program, the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Program for the Aged, Blind and Disabled (SSI/SSP) benefits, federal veterans service-connected compensation and nonservice connected pension disability benefits, discharge of a federal student loan based on total and permanent disability, CalFresh, the Cash Assistance Program for Aged, Blind, and Disabled Legal Immigrants, and a government-funded housing subsidy or tenant-based housing assistance program.(e) Notwithstanding any other law, a health care provider may honor a request to disclose a patient record or complete a public benefit form that contains the written or electronic signature of the patient or the patient’s personal representative.(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 101, Sec. 3. (AB 2520) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123116 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Patient Access to Health Records|Section 123116.

123116.  (a) Notwithstanding Section 3025 of the Family Code, paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 56.11 of the Civil Code, or any other provision of law, a psychotherapist who knows that a minor has been removed from the physical custody of his or her parent or guardian pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 300) to Article 10 (commencing with Section 360), inclusive, of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall not allow the parent or guardian to inspect or obtain copies of mental health records of the minor patient. This restriction shall not apply if the juvenile court has issued an order authorizing the parent or guardian to inspect or obtain copies of the mental health records of the minor patient after finding that such an order would not be detrimental to the minor patient.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) “Mental health records” means mental health records as defined by subdivision (b) of Section 123105.(2) “Psychotherapist” means a provider of health care as defined in Section 1010 of the Evidence Code.(c) When the juvenile court has issued an order authorizing the parent or guardian to inspect or obtain copies of the mental health records of a minor patient under the circumstances described in subdivision (a), the parent or guardian requesting to inspect or obtain copies of the mental health records of the minor patient shall present a copy of the court order to the psychotherapist and shall comply with subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 123110 before the records may be accessed by the parent or guardian.(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent or limit a psychotherapist’s authority under subdivision (a) of Section 123115 to deny a parent’s or guardian’s written request to inspect or obtain copies of the minor patient’s mental health records, notwithstanding the fact that the juvenile court has issued an order authorizing the parent or guardian to inspect or obtain copies of the minor patient’s mental health records. Liability for a psychotherapist’s decision not to allow the parent or guardian to inspect or obtain copies of records pursuant to the authority of subdivision (a) of Section 123115 shall be governed by that section.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to impose upon a psychotherapist a duty to inquire or investigate whether a child has been removed from the physical custody of his or her parent or guardian pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 300) to Article 10 (commencing with Section 360), inclusive, of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code when a parent or guardian presents the minor’s psychotherapist with a written request to inspect or obtain copies of the minor’s mental health records.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 657, Sec. 2. (SB 1407) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123120 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Patient Access to Health Records|Section 123120.

123120.  Any patient or representative aggrieved by a violation of Section 123110 may, in addition to any other remedy provided by law, bring an action against the health care provider to enforce the obligations prescribed by Section 123110. Any judgment rendered in the action may, in the discretion of the court, include an award of costs and reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123125 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Patient Access to Health Records|Section 123125.

123125.  (a)  This chapter shall not require a health care provider to permit inspection or provide copies of alcohol and drug abuse records where, or in a manner, prohibited by Section 408 of the federal Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (Public Law 92-255) or Section 333 of the federal Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-616), or by regulations adopted pursuant to these federal laws. Alcohol and drug abuse records subject to these federal laws shall also be subject to this chapter, to the extent that these federal laws do not prohibit disclosure of the records. All other alcohol and drug abuse records shall be fully subject to this chapter. (b)  This chapter shall not require a health care provider to permit inspection or provide copies of records or portions of records where or in a manner prohibited by existing law respecting the confidentiality of information regarding communicable disease carriers. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123135 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Patient Access to Health Records|Section 123135.

123135.  Except as otherwise provided by law, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to grant greater access to individual patient records by any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, company, corporation, or municipal or other public corporation, or government officer or agency. Therefore, this chapter does not do any of the following:(a)  Relieve employers of the requirements of the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (Part 2.6 (commencing with Section 56) of Division 1 of the Civil Code). (b)  Relieve any person subject to the Insurance Information and Privacy Protection Act (Article 6.6 (commencing with Section 791) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 1 of the Insurance Code) from the requirements of that act. (c)  Relieve government agencies of the requirements of the Information Practices Act of 1977 (Title 1.8 (commencing with Section 1798) of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code). (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123140 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Patient Access to Health Records|Section 123140.

123140.  The Information Practices Act of 1977 (Title 1.8 (commencing with Section 1798) of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code) shall prevail over this chapter with respect to records maintained by a state agency.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123145 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Patient Access to Health Records|Section 123145.

123145.  (a)  Providers of health services that are licensed pursuant to Sections 1205, 1253, 1575 and 1726 have an obligation, if the licensee ceases operation, to preserve records for a minimum of seven years following discharge of the patient, except that the records of unemancipated minors shall be kept at least one year after the minor has reached the age of 18 years, and in any case, not less than seven years. (b)  The department or any person injured as a result of the licensee’s abandonment of health records may bring an action in a proper court for the amount of damage suffered as a result thereof. In the event that the licensee is a corporation or partnership that is dissolved, the person injured may take action against that corporation’s or partnership’s principle officers of record at the time of dissolution. (c)  Abandoned means violating subdivision (a) and leaving patients treated by the licensee without access to medical information to which they are entitled pursuant to Section 123110. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123147 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Patient Access to Health Records|Section 123147.

123147.  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), all health facilities, as defined in Section 1250, and all primary care clinics that are either licensed under Section 1204 or exempt from licensure under Section 1206, shall include a patient’s principal spoken language on the patient’s health records.(b) Any long-term health care facility, as defined in Section 1418, that already completes the minimum data set form as specified in Section 14110.15 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, including documentation of a patient’s principal spoken language, shall be deemed to be in compliance with subdivision (a).(Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 313, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123149 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Patient Access to Health Records|Section 123149.

123149.  (a)  Providers of health services, licensed pursuant to Sections 1205, 1253, 1575, and 1726, that utilize electronic recordkeeping systems only, shall comply with the additional requirements of this section. These additional requirements do not apply to patient records if hard copy versions of the patient records are retained. (b)  Any use of electronic recordkeeping to store patient records shall ensure the safety and integrity of those records at least to the extent of hard copy records. All providers set forth in subdivision (a) shall ensure the safety and integrity of all electronic media used to store patient records by employing an offsite backup storage system, an image mechanism that is able to copy signature documents, and a mechanism to ensure that once a record is input, it is unalterable. (c)  Original hard copies of patient records may be destroyed once the record has been electronically stored. (d)  The printout of the computerized version shall be considered the original as defined in Section 255 of the Evidence Code for purposes of providing copies to patients, the Division of Licensing and Certification, and for introduction into evidence in accordance with Sections 1550 and 1551 of the Evidence Code, in administrative or court proceedings. (e)  Access to electronically stored patient records shall be made available to the Division of Licensing and Certification staff promptly, upon request. (f)  This section does not exempt licensed clinics, health facilities, adult day health care centers, and home health agencies from the requirement of maintaining original copies of patient records that cannot be electronically stored. (g)  Any health care provider subject to this section, choosing to utilize an electronic recordkeeping system, shall develop and implement policies and procedures to include safeguards for confidentiality and unauthorized access to electronically stored patient health records, authentication by electronic signature keys, and systems maintenance. (h)  Nothing contained in this chapter shall affect the existing regulatory requirements for the access, use, disclosure, confidentiality, retention of record contents, and maintenance of health information in patient records by health care providers. (i)  This chapter does not prohibit any provider of health care services from maintaining or retaining patient records electronically. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123149.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 1 - Patient Access to Health Records|Section 123149.5.

123149.5.  (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that all medical information transmitted during the delivery of health care via telehealth, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 2290.5 of the Business and Professions Code, become part of the patient’s medical record maintained by the licensed health care provider.(b) This section shall not be construed to limit or waive any of the requirements of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 123100) of Part 1 of Division 106 of the Health and Safety Code.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 782, Sec. 8. (AB 1733) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123150 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - Destruction of Records and Exhibits of Human Health|Section 123150.

123150.  The board of supervisors may authorize the destruction or the disposition to a public or private medical library of any X-ray photographs and case records that are more than five years old and that were taken by the county health officer in the performance of his or her duties with regard to tuberculosis if any of the following conditions are complied with:(a)  The county health officer has determined that the X-ray photographs or a series of X-ray photographs in conjunction with case records do not show the existence of tuberculosis in the infectious stage. (b)  The individual of whom the X-ray photographs were taken has been deceased not less than two years or the 102nd anniversary of the individual’s birthdate has occurred and the county health officer cannot reasonably ascertain whether the individual is still living. (c)  The place of residence of the individual of whom the X-ray photographs were taken has been unknown to the county health officer for 10 years. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123155 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 2 - Destruction of Records and Exhibits of Human Health|Section 123155.

123155.  The board of supervisors of any county, in addition to its other powers and duties may acquire or construct exhibits and displays depicting all or parts of the human body and functions thereof for the purpose of educating the public with regard to human health, and maintain, operate and manage the exhibits and displays in any county or other public building. It may enter into contracts or leases with any other governmental agency or any nonprofit association or corporation, including a county medical association, for the construction and acquisition of the exhibits and displays, and for the maintenance, operation and management of the exhibits and displays in any county or other public building, without consideration except the agreement of the contracting or leasing agency, association or corporation to construct, acquire, maintain, operate and manage the exhibits and displays for the purpose of public health education and upon any other terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by the board and the contracting or leasing agency, association or corporation.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123175 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 3 - Catastrophic Health Insurance|Section 123175.

123175.  The Legislature finds and declares as follows:(a)  A catastrophic illness or injury may financially devastate an individual or the family of that individual because of extraordinary medical expenses. It is vitally necessary to the public health and welfare of the State of California that: (1)  Its residents not be burdened with those financial costs. Most health insurance policies contain a monetary limitation on the amount of money that can be expended on a particular illness or individual, leaving any balance to be paid by the patient. The state has enacted this chapter to promote the availability of additional insurance to help pay extensive medical costs. (2)  The state government not be financially burdened by residents who may become indigent due to these catastrophic health costs. (b)  It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to institute a program to inform state residents of the need for catastrophic health insurance, and to make this insurance available to residents through an independent insurer at no cost or liability to the state. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123180 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 3 - Catastrophic Health Insurance|Section 123180.

123180.  As used in this chapter:(a)  “Catastrophic health insurance” means a supplementary insurance contract that indemnifies a California resident for medical expenses, including at least the costs of the basic health care services that result from an illness, injury, or disease, and that are greater than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), subject to a lifetime benefit limit of one million dollars ($1,000,000). (b)  “Resident” means any individual who lives in California for at least 90 consecutive days. (c)  “Insurer” as used in this chapter includes a disability insurer that covers hospital, medical, or surgical expenses, and a nonprofit hospital service plan. (d)  “Basic health care services” includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1)  Inpatient hospital treatment, including room and board, general nursing services, diagnostic tests, supplies, and other medically necessary services. (2)  Outpatient services for surgery, presurgical diagnostic tests, emergency care, and chemotherapy. (3)  Surgery and anesthesia. (4)  Hospital and office visits and consultations. (5)  X-rays and laboratory tests; allergy tests, injections, and sera. (6)  Maternity care for the subscriber or enrolled spouse. (7)  Psychotherapy. (8)  Chemotherapy and radiation therapy. (9)  Physical, speech, occupational and respiratory therapies. (10)  Prescription drugs. (11)  Prostheses and durable medical equipment, such as artificial limbs, hospital beds, and wheelchairs. (12)  Cardiac rehabilitation program. (13)  Local ambulance service. (14)  Alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation. (15)  Rehabilitative care. (16)  Outpatient skilled nursing care (up to two hours per day for up to 50 days per calendar year). (17)  Home health care and hospice services provided by an approved home health agency or hospice agency. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123185 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 3 - Catastrophic Health Insurance|Section 123185.

123185.  The director shall, in consultation with, and approval of the Department of Insurance, do all of the following:(a)  Contract with an insurer or insurers to provide any resident catastrophic health insurance. (b)  Inform residents of the availability of catastrophic health insurance. (c)  Provide oversight for all contract obligations of the insurer. (d)  Approve all advertising and marketing materials used by an insurer in connection with catastrophic health insurance provided under this chapter in order to ensure accuracy and fairness. The advertising standards used shall be those set out in Section 1360. (e)  Determine the cost of the oversight function and make provisions to cover all administrative costs. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123190 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 3 - Catastrophic Health Insurance|Section 123190.

123190.  The director may appoint a full-time employee, and other staff as required, to implement this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 123195 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 106 - PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT)|PART 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 3 - Catastrophic Health Insurance|Section 123195.

123195.  (a)  A contract provided for by this chapter shall not be required to cover a preexisting medical condition of the resident during the first 10 months the resident is covered by catastrophic health insurance provided under this chapter. Charges for a preexisting condition shall not apply toward the deductible during the first 10 months of coverage. Charges for other conditions during that initial period shall apply toward the deductible. (b)  The contract shall also prohibit the insurer from discriminating against prospective insureds in their underwriting practices on the basis of demographic factors, such as age, or preexisting medical conditions. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)