California § 6148 - The insurer, when insurance exists, shall not pay or provide any benefit authoriz
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 6148 — The insurer, when insurance exists, shall not pay or provide any benefit authoriz, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6148. The insurer, when insurance exists, shall not pay or provide any benefit authoriz
The insurer, when insurance exists, shall not pay or provide any benefit authorized by this division unless and until the claimant makes and delivers to the insurer an agreement in writing that if he, or his dependents in the event of his death, elects or elect to bring suit against the state or the insurer with respect to the injury or death, except an action before the appeals board pursuant to the provisions of this division, or an action against the state for damages resulting from the negligence of an employee of another state agency, he or they will allow, and take all proper measures to effect, a credit to the reasonable value of all benefits which he or they have received under the provisions of this division, deductible from any verdict or judgment obtained in such suit, and from the date of commencement of suit will forego further benefits under such insurance.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 6148
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6148 cover?
Section 6148 ("The insurer, when insurance exists, shall not pay or provide any benefit authoriz") 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 § 6148?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 6148" (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?
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How does California § 6148 apply to my situation?
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