Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.
(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.
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