California § 16817 - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county may enter into contracts wit
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§ 16817. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county may enter into contracts wit
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county may enter into contracts with selected providers to provide health care services in expending funds provided pursuant to this part and Part 5 (commencing with Section 17000). The county may negotiate such reimbursement or payment arrangements it desires in such contracts. A county shall not be obligated to pay for health care services unless pursuant to a contract or the county has specifically authorized such services and agreed to payment. All such contracts shall be available for review by the department. A county may require county residents specified in this part and Part 5 to use county facilities or county selected providers. This section may not be construed to limit a countyâs existing obligations to furnish health care. Any county may also elect to act jointly on a regional basis with other counties in assuming the program responsibilities.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 16817 cover?
Section 16817 ("Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county may enter into contracts wit") 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.
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