California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 14043.38

WIC § 14043.38 Effective Sep 4, 2015Div. 9 · Part 3 · Ch. 7 · Art. 1.3

Statute text

(a)Provider types are designated as “limited,” “moderate,” or “high” categorical risk by the federal government in Section 424.518 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The department shall, at minimum, utilize the federal regulations in determining a provider’s or applicant’s categorical risk.

(b)In accordance with Section 455.450 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the department shall designate a provider or applicant as a “high” categorical risk if any of the following occur:

(1)The department imposes a payment suspension based on a credible allegation of fraud, waste, or abuse.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 271, Sec. 6. (SB 299) Effective September 4, 2015.