California § 2116 - It is unlawful to do any of the following: (a) Falsely certify the medical condit

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§ 2116. It is unlawful to do any of the following: (a) Falsely certify the medical condit

It is unlawful to do any of the following: (a) Falsely certify the medical condition of any person in order to obtain disability insurance benefits, including family temporary disability insurance benefits, whether for the maker or for any other person. (b) Knowingly present or cause to be presented any false or fraudulent written or oral material statement in support of any claim for disability insurance including family temporary disability insurance benefits. (c) Knowingly solicit, receive, offer, pay, or accept any rebate, refund, commission, preference, patronage, dividend, discount, or other consideration, whether in the form of money or otherwise, as compensation or inducement for soliciting a claimant to apply for disability insurance including family temporary disability insurance benefits unless the payment is lawful pursuant to Section 650 of the Business and Professions Code. (d) Knowingly assist, abet, solicit, or conspire with any person who engages in an unlawful act under this section.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2116

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2116 cover?

Section 2116 ("It is unlawful to do any of the following: (a) Falsely certify the medical condit") 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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Is this the official text of California law?

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