{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"22853.4","citation":"Gov. Code, § 22853.4","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 5. PERSONNEL [18000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5"},{"name":"PART 5. THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT [22750. - 22948.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Public Employees’ Health Benefits [22750. - 22944.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-5/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6. Health Benefit Plans and Contracts [22850. - 22869.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-5/chapter-1/article-6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 630, Sec. 11.   (SB 523)   Effective January 1, 2023.","effective":"2023-01-01","html":"<p>Commencing January 1, 2024, a health benefit plan or contract shall provide coverage for vasectomies and related services consistent with the requirements under Section <a href=\"/hsc/1367.255\">1367.255</a> of the Health and Safety Code and Section <a href=\"/ins/10123.1945\">10123.1945</a> of the Insurance Code.</p>","text":"Commencing January 1, 2024, a health benefit plan or contract shall provide coverage for vasectomies and related services consistent with the requirements under Section 1367.255 of the Health and Safety Code and Section 10123.1945 of the Insurance Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/health-benefit-plans-and-contracts-22853-4","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}