Welf. & Inst. Code, § 17801 · Part 5.7. HEALTH CARE FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS NOT COVERED BY THE MEDICARE PROGRAM OR THE MEDI-CAL PROGRAM
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 17801
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The State Department of Health Services shall develop a standard contract for use in an agreement entered into pursuant to Section 17800, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following terms:
(a) Initially upon contracting with the State Department of Health Services pursuant to Section 17800, the not-for-profit hospital shall agree to continue its historic commitment to the provision of charity care, as reported to the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
(b) The term of the contract shall continue until terminated by either party upon not less than 60 days’ prior written notice to the other party.
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History
Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 207, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2006.
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