Section 14589.5.
Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 14589.5.
in effect(a)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law related to the Medi-Cal program or to adult day health care, adult day health care is excluded from coverage under the Medi-Cal program.
(b)
This section shall only be implemented to the extent permitted by federal law.
(c)
Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement the provisions of this section by means of all-county letters, provider bulletins, or similar instructions, without taking further regulatory action.
(d)
This section shall be implemented on the first day of the first calendar month following 90 days after the effective date of the act that adds this section or on the first day of the first calendar month following 60 days after the date the department secures all necessary federal approvals to implement this section, whichever is later.
References
referencesCal. Government Code - GOV § 11340.
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