Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16818 · Part 4.6. LOCAL HEALTH CARE BUDGETING
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16818
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Each facility treating persons pursuant to Section 17000 shall provide, at the time treatment is sought, individual notice of the availability of reduced cost health care. In addition, conspicuous posted notices of the procedures for applying for reduced cost health care shall be displayed in all emergency rooms and patient waiting rooms of each facility treating persons pursuant to Section 17000.
(b) This section is declaratory of existing law and shall not be interpreted to constitute a new mandate.
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History
Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 89, Sec. 200. Effective June 30, 1991.
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