California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 14684

WIC § 14684 Effective Jun 27, 2012Div. 9 · Part 3 · Ch. 8.8 · Art. 5

Statute text

(a)Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, and to the extent permitted by federal law, mental health plans, whether administered by public or private entities, shall be governed by the following guidelines:

(1)State and federal Medi-Cal funds identified for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness shall be used solely for those purposes. Administrative costs incurred by counties for activities necessary for the administration of the mental health plan shall be clearly identified and shall be reimbursed in a manner consistent with federal Medicaid requirements and the approved Medicaid state plan and waivers. Administrative requirements shall be based on and limited to federal Medicaid requirements and the approved Medicaid state plan and waivers, and shall not impose costs exceeding funds available for that purpose.

(2)The development of the mental health plan shall include a public planning process that includes a significant role for Medi-Cal beneficiaries, family members, mental health advocates, providers, and public and private contract agencies.

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Legislative history

Amended (as added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 651, Sec. 12) by Stats. 2012, Ch. 34, Sec. 241. (SB 1009) Effective June 27, 2012. Section operative July 1, 2012.