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Cal. Gov't Code § 22859 — Health Benefit Plans and Contracts

Cal. Gov't Code § 22859

Type: Statute
Source: California Government Code
Jurisdiction: California
Date: 2004-06-24
Current through: Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

(a) A health benefit plan or contract may not provide any of the following:

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Cal. Gov't Code § 22859 — Health Benefit Plans and Contracts is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

(a) A health benefit plan or contract may not provide any of the following:

(1) An exception for other coverage where the other coverage is entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.

(2) An exception for Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.

(3) A benefits reduction if the person has entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.

(4) An exception for enrollment because of an applicant’s entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.

(b) Each health benefit plan shall be considered in determining the third-party liability for medical expenses incurred by a Medi-Cal or a medicaid recipient.