California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 14132.725

WIC § 14132.725 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 9 · Part 3 · Ch. 7 · Art. 4

Statute text

(a)For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

(1)“Border community” means border areas adjacent to the State of California where it is customary practice for California residents to use medical resources in adjacent areas outside the state. Under these circumstances, program controls and limitations are the same as for services rendered by health care providers within the state.

(2)“Health care provider” has the same meaning as set forth in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 2290.5 of the Business and Professions Code, and shall be either enrolled as a Medi-Cal rendering provider, or a nonphysician medical practitioner affiliated with an enrolled Medi-Cal provider group. “Health care provider” also includes any provider type designated by the department pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b). The enrolled Medi-Cal provider or provider group for which the health care provider renders services via telehealth shall meet all Medi-Cal requirements and shall be located in the state or a border community.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 172, Sec. 1. (AB 1241) Effective January 1, 2024. Conditionally operative on or after January 1, 2023, by its own provisions.