Gov. Code, § 22859 · Article 6. Health Benefit Plans and Contracts
Gov. Code, § 22859
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A health benefit plan or contract may not provide any of the following:
(1) An exception for other coverage where the other coverage is entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(2) An exception for Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(3) A benefits reduction if the person has entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(4) An exception for enrollment because of an applicant’s entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(b) Each health benefit plan shall be considered in determining the third-party liability for medical expenses incurred by a Medi-Cal or a medicaid recipient.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.
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