Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14132.41 · Article 4. The Medi-Cal Benefits Program
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14132.41
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Services provided by a certified nurse practitioner shall be covered under this chapter to the extent authorized by federal law, and subject to utilization controls. The department shall permit a certified nurse practitioner to bill Medi-Cal independently for his or her services. If a certified nurse practitioner chooses to bill Medi-Cal independently for his or her services, the department shall make payment directly to the certified nurse practitioner.
(b) For purposes of this section, “certified” means nationally board certified in a recognized specialty.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 719, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.
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