{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"14124.42","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14124.42","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 3.3. Protect Patients Now Act of 2024 [14124.39. - 14124.52.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-7/article-3.3"}],"history":"Added November 5, 2024, by initiative Proposition 34, Sec. 1.   Effective December 18, 2024.   Approved in Proposition 34 at the November 5, 2024, election.   Operative January 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 14124.52.","effective":"2024-12-18","html":"<p>Permanent Authorization for the Medi-Cal Rx Program</p><p>The State Department of Health Care Services is authorized to provide and administer Medi-Cal pharmacy services under a single statewide fee-for-service delivery system. </p>","text":"Permanent Authorization for the Medi-Cal Rx Program The State Department of Health Care Services is authorized to provide and administer Medi-Cal pharmacy services under a single statewide fee-for-service delivery system.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/protect-patients-now-act-of-2024-14124-42","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}