{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"14124.785","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14124.785","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 3.5. Third Party Liability [14124.70. - 14124.94.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-7/article-3.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 52, Sec. 35.   (SB 97)   Effective July 10, 2017.","effective":"2017-07-10","html":"<p>The director’s recovery is limited to the amount derived from applying Section <a href=\"/wic/14124.72\">14124.72</a>, <a href=\"/wic/14124.76\">14124.76</a>, or <a href=\"/wic/14124.78\">14124.78</a>, whichever is less, to the total settlement, judgment, or award amount upon resolution of all actions or claims associated with the injury with regard to each and every defendant. All statutes of limitations related to the recovery of the director’s lien are tolled until the director receives notification of the resolution of all actions or claims associated with the injury with regard to each and every defendant.</p>","text":"The director’s recovery is limited to the amount derived from applying Section 14124.72, 14124.76, or 14124.78, whichever is less, to the total settlement, judgment, or award amount upon resolution of all actions or claims associated with the injury with regard to each and every defendant. All statutes of limitations related to the recovery of the director’s lien are tolled until the director receives notification of the resolution of all actions or claims associated with the injury with regard to each and every defendant.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/third-party-liability-14124-785","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}