Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 197, Sec. 52. Effective July 22, 1996.
(a)Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department may adopt any procedures as are necessary for the review of a grievance or complaint concerning the processing of claims or payment of moneys alleged by a provider of services to be payable by reason of any of the provisions of this division.
(b)Any applicant for, or recipient of, services under the state-only family planning program shall have a right to a hearing conducted by the department regarding the person’s eligibility or receipt of services. A proposed decision from the administrative law judge shall be submitted to the State Director of Health Services for adoption, modification, or rehearing. The decision of the director shall be final. A person shall not have a right to contest changes made to the eligibility standards or benefits of the state-only family planning program.
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