California § 14018
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 14018, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14018.
(a) (1) The Medi-Cal card shall be authorization for payment for health care services rendered, during and subsequent to the month of application of a person eligible under Section 14005.1, or a person eligible under Section 14005.4 or 14005.7 who is certified by the department. (2) The Medi-Cal card shall be signed and dated in the space provided on the card by the beneficiary upon receipt of the card and prior to presentation of the card for any service. This paragraph shall not apply to either of the following: (A) Persons 17 years of age and under. (B) Persons in long-term care. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), any person with a Medi-Cal card who receives medical assistance for home and facility care may be ineligible for payment for periods of time, including partial months of ineligibility, as determined pursuant to Section 14015 and in accordance with Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1396 et seq.). (c) This section shall be implemented pursuant to the requirements of Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1396 et seq.) and any regulations adopted pursuant to that act, and only to the extent that federal financial participation is available. (d) To the extent that regulations are necessary to implement this section, the department shall promulgate regulations using the nonemergency regulatory process described in Article 5 (commencing with Section 11346) of Chapter 3.5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of the Government Code. (e) It is the intent of the Legislature that the provisions of this section shall apply prospectively to any individual to whom the act applies commencing from the date regulations adopted pursuant to this act are filed with the Secretary of State.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 14018
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 14018 cover?
Section 14018 is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 14018?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 14018" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 14018 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in California can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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