Welf. & Inst. Code, § 15848.5 · Chapter 2. Medi-Cal Access Program
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 15848.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The department shall authorize the expenditure of money in the fund to cover program expenses, including program expenses that exceed subscriber contributions.
(b) From money appropriated by the Legislature to the fund, the department may expend sufficient funds for operating expenses incurred in carrying out this chapter.
(c) The department shall develop and utilize all appropriate cost containment measures to maximize the coverage offered under the program.
(d) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2014.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 88. (SB 857) Effective June 20, 2014. Section operative July 1, 2014, by its own provisions.
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