(a) A health benefit plan or contract may not provide any of the following:
(1) An exception for other coverage where the other coverage is entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(2) An exception for Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(3) A benefits reduction if the person has entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(4) An exception for enrollment because of an applicant’s entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(b) Each health benefit plan shall be considered in determining the third-party liability for medical expenses incurred by a Medi-Cal or a medicaid recipient.
","text":"(a) A health benefit plan or contract may not provide any of the following: (1) An exception for other coverage where the other coverage is entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits. (2) An exception for Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits. (3) A benefits reduction if the person has entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits. (4) An exception for enrollment because of an applicant’s entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits. (b) Each health benefit plan shall be considered in determining the third-party liability for medical expenses incurred by a Medi-Cal or a medicaid recipient.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/health-benefit-plans-and-contracts-22859","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}