{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"14054.5","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14054.5","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 2. Definitions [14050. - 14068.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-7/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1242.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Elective services” means any treatment service which generally can be postponed without seriously affecting the health of the person requiring the service.</p>","text":"“Elective services” means any treatment service which generally can be postponed without seriously affecting the health of the person requiring the service.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/definitions-14054-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}