Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14198.1 · Article 6.5. Regional Burn and Trauma Center Program
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14198.1
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A hospital or its successor entity, that has received funds pursuant to Section 14198 shall maintain burn and trauma services and continue to provide medical services to beneficiaries of Medi-Cal or a successor program through the year 2028.
(b) The state and a hospital subject to this section shall negotiate in good faith to ensure continued hospital participation in the Medi-Cal program and to ensure adequate access to services for Medi-Cal patients.
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History
Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 314, Sec. 1. Effective August 19, 1998.
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