{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"14043.37","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14043.37","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 3. AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE [11000. - 15771.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Basic Health Care [14000. - 14199.97.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1.3. Provider Enrollment, Application, and Participation [14043. - 14045.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-7/article-1.3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 322, Sec. 20.   Effective January 1, 2001.","effective":"2001-01-01","html":"<p>The department may complete a background check on applicants for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of the information provided to the department for purposes of enrolling in the Medi-Cal program and in order to prevent fraud and abuse. The background check may include, but is not limited to, the following:</p><p>(a) Onsite inspection prior to enrollment.</p><p>(b) Review of business records.</p><p>(c) Data searches.</p>","text":"The department may complete a background check on applicants for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of the information provided to the department for purposes of enrolling in the Medi-Cal program and in order to prevent fraud and abuse. The background check may include, but is not limited to, the following: (a) Onsite inspection prior to enrollment. (b) Review of business records. (c) Data searches.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/provider-enrollment-application-and-participation-14043-37","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}