California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 14013.3

WIC § 14013.3 Effective Jun 30, 2025Div. 9 · Part 3 · Ch. 7 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)When determining whether an individual is eligible for Medi-Cal benefits, the department shall verify the accuracy of the information identified in this section that is provided as a part of the application or redetermination process in conformity with this section.

(b)Before requesting additional verification from an applicant or beneficiary for information they provide as part of the application or redetermination process, the department shall obtain information about an individual that is available electronically from other state and federal agencies and programs in determining an individual’s eligibility for Medi-Cal benefits or for potential eligibility for an insurance affordability program offered through the California Health Benefit Exchange established pursuant to Title 22 (commencing with Section 100500) of the Government Code. Needed information shall be obtained from the following sources, including any other source the department determines is useful:

(1)Information related to wages, net earnings from self-employment, unearned income, and resources from any of the following:

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Legislative history

Amended (as amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 42, Sec. 113) by Stats. 2025, Ch. 21, Sec. 86. (AB 116) Effective June 30, 2025. Operative January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.