{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1367.46","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1367.46","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS [1200. - 1796.88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.2. Health Care Service Plans [1340. - 1399.874.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-2.2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Standards [1367. - 1374.198.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-2.2/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 631, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2009.","effective":"2009-01-01","html":"<p>Every individual or group health care service plan contract that is issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2009, that covers hospital, medical, or surgery expenses shall provide coverage for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing, regardless of whether the testing is related to a primary diagnosis.</p>","text":"Every individual or group health care service plan contract that is issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2009, that covers hospital, medical, or surgery expenses shall provide coverage for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing, regardless of whether the testing is related to a primary diagnosis.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/standards-1367-46","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}